Stories

"She would stay at these houses without pay, and would cook, clean and look after the children."

Marcia's* story as a victim of Financial Fraud (criminal exploitation) Read more

"Thinking his life would be in danger if his captors returned, Hoang* ran away."

Hoang's* Story, of being a victim of forced-gang related criminality Read more

"James was 16 when he was first lured into criminal exploitation."

James'* story of being a British victim of forced gang-related criminality Read more

Life in a refuge: "The impact of the lockdown on the children is tough"

Nina, a Children and Family worker at a Hestia refuge, reflects on the impact of lockdown on children who've experienced trauma Read more

"When I was referred to the Hearing Voices group, everything changed"

Claudette's Story of hearing voices and finding the support she needs Read more

Coronavirus: For victims of modern slavery, being told to stay inside can be a trigger to their past

Eliza, Team Manager for Hestia's Modern Slavery Response team, reflects on how lockdown is impacting the people she supports Read more

Coronavirus: "It’s definitely having an impact on the children"

Daniella* is living in a domestic abuse refuge with her children during the coronavirus outbreak Read more

Ruba's* Story: I didn’t think he would be impacted by what he saw. I was wrong

Ruba* and her children's story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

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"He’d punish them by forcing them to sit on the stairs in the dark, for hours at a time."

Louise* and her children's story of experiencing domestic abuse Read more

"I'm a victim of modern slavery with a nursing degree, and now all I want to do is work"

Vlora's* Story of experiencing modern slavery in London Read more

Jack's* Story: "After asking to be paid, they beat me."

Jack's* Story of experiencing modern slavery in London Read more

"You feel part of the community": Dorothy's time at the Age Activity Centre

Dorothy* is a member and volunteer at the Age Activity Centre in Tooting Read more