The West Yorkshire Anti-Slavery Partnership (formerly West Yorkshire Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery Network) is the strategic meeting framework for frontline organisations in West Yorkshire who may encounter modern slavery or human trafficking.
Since its creation in 2014, the WYASP has successfully brought together law enforcement, local government, public services, and NGOs for the delivery of a co-ordinated response to modern slavery, as well as the continued improvement of services for the safeguarding of victims. All five West Yorkshire districts are represented; Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Kirklees and Calderdale, all of which also have their own district-level forums.
The network is facilitated by Hope for Justice, on behalf of the Police & Crime Commissioner for West Yorkshire.
“West Yorkshire is taking the issue to its heart and putting it as a priority. This is something that other regions must follow.”
Kevin Hyland, Former UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner
NETWORK FACILITATED BY:
Hope for Justice
Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner, West Yorkshire
West Yorkshire Police
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH:
Bradford Council (Housing Operations Service)
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Calderdale Council
The Children’s Society
Department for Work & Pensions
Environment Agency
Gangmasters & Labour Abuse Authority
Home Office (Individual & Small Business Compliance)
Incommunities
Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
Manningham Housing Association
Mid Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Migrant Help
National Probation Service
NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups (Braford, Leeds, Calderdale, North Kirklees, Greater Huddersfield)
Palm Cove Society
Refugee Council
Safer Bradford
Safer Leeds
Safer Kirklees
Staffline
Wakefield Council
Wakefield and District Housing
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service
West Yorkshire Trading Standards
Contact the West Yorkshire Anti-Slavery Partnership
