Help Identify Risk of Forced Marriage

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) asked schools at the start of the year to learn the signs of forced marriage, in a bid to disrupt human trafficking in Australia. ACRATH and the AFP in collaboration with Catholic Education South Australia have responded and are offering schools the chance to learn more about the issue, and…

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Forced Marriage Webinar for Educators

Catholic Education South Australia (CESA) and ACRATH invite school leaders, teachers, counsellors, and chaplains to join a webinar exploring the issue of FORCED MARRIAGE. Date:Time: 1st August via MS TeamsACST (South Australia & Northern Territory) 3.30 – 4.30 pm AEST (Queensland, NSW, Victoria Tasmania and ACT) 4 – 5 pm AWST (Western Australia) 2 –…

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AFP Figures Reveal New High

Australian Federal Police’s (AFP) latest figures show reports of human trafficking and modern slavery have increased to the highest ever-reported. In the 2021-22 financial year, the AFP received 294 reports of human trafficking and modern slavery , an increase from 224 in the previous financial year. Of the 294 reports of human trafficking or modern slavery made…

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