Domestic servitude survivor inspires animation to raise awareness

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Domestic servitude survivor inspires animation to raise awareness

The real-life story of a survivor of domestic servitude has become the inspiration behind a new online animation aimed at the communities of West Yorkshire.

Date - 28th July 2021
By - Chloe Livadeas

Launched today (30 July) to coincide with UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, it highlights the signs, raises awareness and encourages reporting of this largely hidden crime. The force said domestic servitude typically involves victims...

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