Understanding the Experiences of Women Modern Slavery Survivors in the Victorian Criminal Justice System

This research project studies the experiences of survivors of modern slavery who have also had contact with the criminal justice system in Victoria.

We collect qualitative data through case studies, interviews, and workshops, designed to better understand the experiences of modern slavery survivors and the hurdles they face when seeking help. The research aims to reconceptualise modern slavery in a domestic context and identify the role that it plays in creating victim-perpetrators. Understanding the origin of the ‘victim-perpetrator’ in this context is essential for policy and law reform. Specifically, we strive to reduce barriers, such as fear of prosecution, that prevent survivors from seeking help, and to plug the protection gap in this area.