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URL:https://www.artinliverpool.com/events/open-eye-gallery-outside-photo-d
 isplay-stands-the-dark-figure-by-amy-romer/
SUMMARY:Open Eye Gallery: Open Eye Gallery (Outside Photo Display Stands): 
 The Dark Figure* by Amy Romer
DESCRIPTION:In 2015\, the UK Government passed the Modern Slavery Act\, a n
 ew piece of legislation to raise awareness of the existence of slavery in 
 the 21st century\, while highlighting the growing number of cases of force
 d labour\, human trafficking and sexual exploitation across the country.\n
 \nIn 2017\, the National Crime Agency (NCA) included 5\,145 potential vict
 ims of modern slavery in their Strategic Assessment\, nearly 2\,000 more t
 han in 2015. This number is determined by victims who have been encountere
 d by authorities\, and further testify\, but does not include potential vi
 ctims who either do not testify\, or who are not known to the NCA.\n\n* Th
 e hidden nature of modern slavery makes it likely that many such cases are
  unknown. By analysing the overlaps between known cases\, statistician Pro
 fessor Bernard Silverman has estimated “the dark figure” of cases that
  have not yet come to attention. This estimation concludes there are betwe
 en 10\,000 and 13\,000 potential victims of modern slavery in the UK today
 .\n\nThis photo series by documentary photographer Amy Romer\, presents yo
 u with neighbourhoods where modern slavery crimes have taken place. Inform
 ation on each case been included wherever possible\, but can be limited as
  cases unfold. Romer hopes that by presenting a case-by-case geographic st
 udy\, her audience is able to find meaning in this new coined phrase “mo
 dern slavery”\, so it is at least possible to consider what might be inv
 olved in Bernard Silverman’s “the dark figure”.\n\nLiverpool Stop th
 e Traffik is delighted to sponsor the exhibition The Dark Figure* by Amy R
 omer. Stop the Traffik is a UK organisation active throughout the world in
  raising awareness of trafficking and engaging with communities to work to
 gether in helping victims have positive futures.\n\nWhat can you do if you
  suspect human trafficking? If someone is in immediate danger always call 
 999. Call the Modern Slavery Helpline on 08000 121 700 to get help\, repor
 t a suspicion or seek advice.\n\namyromer.com\n\nthedarkfigure.co.uk\n\nww
 w.stopthetraffik.or\n\nImage: Peckford Place\, Brixton\, Lambeth\, London.
  TQ 312 760. From the series The Dark Figure* by Amy Romer
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