Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK Skip to main content University of Bath Staff Students New students Alumni University of Bath Open menu Courses Research Enterprise Sport Departments About Staff Students New students Alumni Open search Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences Menu Courses Back Courses Undergraduate courses Back Undergraduate courses Placements Graduate destinations Study or work abroad Virtual experience Student stories Student blogs Postgraduate taught courses Back Postgraduate taught courses Postgraduate virtual experience Postgraduate virtual open days Practice Track Student stories Student blogs Postgraduate research courses Back Postgraduate research courses Doctoral College Apply for a research project FindAPhD Student Services for doctoral students Experience Bath Back Experience Bath Living in Bath Virtual campus tour Open Days Student support Research People Rankings Modern Slavery and Trafficking Survivors: Albanian mothers’ experiences of parenthood in the UK A study to explore the experiences of parenthood of Albanian mothers who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery. Background information Find out more about our study. Within the UK it is estimated that there could be as many as 136,000 victims of modern slavery and human trafficking (Global Slavery Index, 2018). Current research focuses on the individual needs of adult or child trafficking victims, however, there is a lack of research and understanding of the needs of parents who have been victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. As survivors of human trafficking and modern slavery are diverse in their background and circumstances, it was decided to focus on one ethnicity. After British nationals, in late 2020, the second most trafficked nationality were Albanian nationals (Home Office, 2021). Previous research shows that Albanian survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking report they have faced unique challenges in healthcare and accessing support for their children. For example, women have struggled to access GP services and report a lack of understanding around their legal entitlements to care (Dando et al, 2018). This study aims to investigate the needs and experiences of Albanian mothers who have been victims of modern slavery and human trafficking living in the UK. This study will interview Albanian women who have survived human trafficking and modern slavery to investigate how these women view their experiences of parenting and what areas of support they need. Take part in this research We are recruiting for this study until September 2026. What's involved in the study An hour interview - an interpreter will be provided if needed. Participants will NOT be asked about their experiences of trafficking and modern slavery. Eligibility This study will focus on Albanian mothers aged 18 years and over, who are survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking (SMSHTs) and who have dependent children currently living with them. Participants may be based across the UK. What you'll get for taking part All participants will receive a £10 voucher for Boots or Primark. Confidentiality All of the interviews will be anonymised. Any personal information will be stored securely on the University of Bath X:Drive for 10 years. Any personal data will only accessible to the researchers. Study approved by the Salvation Army Ethics Subgroup of the Research Coordinating Council. Ethical approval has been granted for this study.1 If you're interested in taking part please get in touch Take part in our research Contact us If you have any questions about this research study, please contact the lead researcher. Rachel Caddick rac85@bath.ac.uk 1 Ethical approval reference code: EP 22-033 © University of Bath 2022 Disclaimer Freedom of information Modern slavery statement Privacy and cookie policy Transparency information Website accessibility statement