The United Kingdom Human Trafficking Centre (UKHTC) was established to lead the fight against human trafficking. As global experts in their field, the Centre brings together a number of agencies – from law enforcement and government to non-governmental agencies (NGOs) and charities – to create a specialist team.

The experience of the UKHTC in advising on victim care and how to deal with traffickers can reassure members of the public, that if they call with information it will assist the suspected victim and the matter will be dealt with efffectively. Victims can also be reassured that any information will be dealt with in complete confidence and that the welfare of the victim always comes first.

The UKHTC takes a victim-centred human rights approach in its outlook to victim support. Victims are often severely traumatised by their experiences and need specialist and sensitive care to help them stabilise their lives and plan a return to normal life. The victims often go from being unaware of their plight to being afraid of inviting violence or repercussions once they become aware, and are therefore reluctant or unable to come forward. Their status as potential key witnesses is also important. As such, with victim care critical in the bringing of successful investigations and prosecutions against traffickers, they must feel that their rights are respected through professional care and security.