1. Support needs of male victims of human trafficking supported under the Ministry of Justice adult victim care contract (July 2011 – November 2012): research findings Gayle Munro and Chloe Pritchard The Salvation Army June 2013

2. Introduction Aims of the research: to inform the ongoing delivery (particularly to male clients) of The Salvation Armys contract with the Ministry of Justice to support adult victims of trafficking in England and Wales Timescales: findings based on the experiences of clients supported under the Ministry of Justice adult victim care contract between July 2011 and November 2012 Methods Ethics

3. Demographics Male victims in older age brackets Mean age: Men = 33.5 Women = 27.7 Majority of men from A8 states A higher proportion of men needed interpreting services (86%)

4. Vulnerabilities Most common vulnerabilities: Seeking/being promised a better life Family breakdown Death of parent(s)

5. Control Techniques 24% of men forced to open bank accounts with no access Removal of ID from 27% men Physical assault of 36% men (67% women) Restriction of movement of 38% men (53% of women)

6. Support requirements 91% men and 71% of women were destitute Main support requirements for men: accommodation, subsistence, employment, clothing 30% more women than men required counselling/ emotional support at initial assessment 36% men requested support finding employment (compared with 2% of women)

7. Support requirements Women required more medical/health support (including pregnancy/post-natal support) Alcohol use stated in 19% of men (mostly for occasional use)

8. Emotional needs Emotional needs more common amongst women Primary emotional need for both men and women was distress Depression, PTSD symptoms and thoughts of self-harm /suicide more common amongst women

9. Recommendations: Practice Welcome Meaningful activity Fostering of local connections Self-esteem programmes Family work Anger management training (staff)

10. Recommendations: Policy Availability of trained counsellors Support for clients post exit Demand for language services Further training programmes for financial sector staff in identification of potential victims

11. Contact Email: gayle.munro@salvationarmy.org.ukgayle.munro@salvationarmy.org.uk Tel: 0207 367 4850