If you suspect exploitation, or if you are experiencing it yourself, there are organisations that can help you report it safely.
UNSEEN: MODERN SLAVERY & EXPLOITATION HELPLINE: 08000 121 700
The Unseen Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline plays a vital role in the UK’s response to human trafficking and exploitation. Operating confidentially and independently, the helpline provides a safe route for victims, witnesses, frontline professionals and members of the public to seek advice, report concerns, and access support.
This helpline offers expert advice you can use immediately when spotting possible exploitation.
CRIMESTOPPERS: 0800 555 111
Crimestoppers is an independent UK charity that enables people to report crime completely anonymously. They never ask for your name or personal details, do not record calls, and do not track your device or online activity.
“We won’t ask your name. Won’t judge. Just listen to what you know. When you hang up the phone or click ‘send’ on our anonymous online form, you’re done.”
In an emergency, always call 999 if you believe someone is at immediate risk of harm, call the police.
You do not need to make a report to access support. The organisations below can provide confidential advice, practical assistance, advocacy, and specialist support for people affected by exploitation.
It’s a Penalty has launched its 25th global human trafficking prevention campaign ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth 2026 Games, bringing together partners across hospitality, aviation, transport, sport and the wider Scottish community to raise awareness of exploitation and strengthen safeguarding efforts throughout the host city.
The campaign uses the platform and visibility of the Commonwealth Games to educate the public, equip frontline professionals with the tools to recognise and report concerns, and encourage collective action against human trafficking and exploitation.
By harnessing the reach of a major international sporting event, the initiative helps shine a light on an often-hidden crime while promoting collaboration, prevention and victim support across communities.
Human trafficking is a significant and often hidden crime across Scotland and the wider UK. Thousands of potential victims are identified each year, but many more are believed to remain unseen. Increasing awareness and vigilance is essential to helping identify victims, disrupt criminal activity and prevent further harm.
Victims of human trafficking can be found in a wide range of situations and environments. By cognising the potential signs and indicators of exploitation, you can play an important role in helping to identify those at risk.
To learn more about the indicators of exploitation and what to look out for, please click below.
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While the campaign plays an important role in raising awareness among the general public and frontline professionals, our campaign materials are also designed with the potential to reach victims directly. Discreet mirror clings are installed in key hospitality and aviation locations across Glasgow and Edinburgh to provide direct messaging to individuals who may be experiencing exploitation or abuse
If you would like to order to a pack of these bathroom mirror clings to display in your premises, please click the button below.
The Glasgow 2026 campaign goes beyond public awareness by driving practical action. Bespoke anti-trafficking training has been delivered to key partners including Glasgow Airport, Best Bar None Glasgow, Gama Aviation and Signature Aviation.
If you would like to learn more about our Training and Consultancy services, you can find further information here.
We are grateful to the National Lottery Community Fund Scotland for supporting this campaign.
heir funding has enabled us to develop and distribute campaign materials, expand our outreach to communities across Scotland, and work with partners to raise awareness of human trafficking and exploitation. Through this support, we have been able to reach more people with vital information on recognising the signs of exploitation and accessing help.
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