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Anti-Slavery Project, University of Technology Sydney

Address

University of Technology Sydney
Faculty of Law
PO Box 123
Broadway NSW 2007
AUSTRALIA

Contact Information

If calling from Australia:

Tel: 02 9514 9662
Fax: 02 9514 9685

If calling from overseas:

Tel: +61 2 9514 9662
Fax: +61 2 9514 9685

Website

http://www.antislavery.org.au

Email

jennifer.burn@uts.edu.au

Activities

A Community-Based Solution to Ending Slavery and Human Trafficking.

The Community Law Centre at the University of Technology, Sydney, has been providing direct assistance to trafficked and enslaved persons since 2004 and now sponsors the Anti-Slavery Project (ASP). ASP is dedicated to eliminating slavery in all of its forms through a range of direct service and advocacy programs. Collaboration is a core value at ASP and we are committed to engaging a broad audience of client, community and government stakeholders in activities aimed at ending violence, exploitation and injustice.

Goals

Promote a human rights response that prioritises the needs and concerns of survivors
Improve and expand legal protections and benefits for survivors
Ensure delivery of comprehensive and culturally appropriate human services to survivors
Increase collaboration between community and government agencies to effectively address slavery and human trafficking crimes
Mobilize public awareness and support for survivors
Strengthen the institutional and community response to slavery and human trafficking
Empower survivors to act as agents of social change

Activities

Advocacy for a social justice and human rights policy approach to address slavery and human trafficking
Sydney Community Response Network to assist survivors and build capacity
Comprehensive legal services including criminal, immigration, civil, labour and family law
Skills-based practical training on slavery and human trafficking issues
Outreach, education and media advocacy
Research on the patterns and practices of slavery and human trafficking in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region