The unequal impact of Covid-19 on the lives and rights of the children of modern slavery survivors, children in exploitation and children at risk of entering exploitation

Erika Jimenez, Vicky Brotherton, Alison Gardner, Nicola Wright, Hannah Browne, Nancy Esiovwa, Minh Dang, Wyman Emily, Liana Bravo-Balsa, Benjamin Lucas, Mohsen Gul, Elizabeth Such, Zoe Trodd

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Abstract

This article discusses the unequal impact of Covid-19 on the lives of the children of survivors of modern slavery, child victims of exploitation and children at risk of exploitation in the UK. It draws on research that has analysed the risks and impacts of Covid-19 on victims and survivors of modern slavery. It explores how pandemic responses may have hindered these children's rights to education, food, safety, development and participation and representation in legal processes. It suggests that the pandemic should be used as an impetus to address inequalities that existed pre-Covid-19 and those that have been exacerbated by it.
Original languageEnglish
JournalChildren and Society
Early online date21 Apr 2022
DOIs
Publication statusEarly online date - 21 Apr 2022
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Child protection
  • Child trafficking
  • Children's rights
  • Covid-19
  • Modern Slavery

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