National charity Ruhama supported 30 per cent more women impacted by prostitution and human trafficking for sexual exploitation last year than in the previous year and saw a 29 per cent increase in new victims of human trafficking for sexual exploitation. That’s according to new data contained in the organisation’s latest annual report for 2023* published today (19.09.24). The report also outlines that 108 people accessed Ruhama’s trauma and counselling service in 2023 for healing and recovery from sexual violence, representing a significant 31 per cent rise on the previous year....

p.17 Casework outcomes • 98% of service users self-report an improvement in their quality of life • 98% of service users self-report an improvement in their awareness of their rights and entitlements • 97% of service users self-report an improvement in their mental wellbeing • 90% of service users self-report feeling supported throughout the asylum process/trafficking case • 76% of service users self-report an improvement in managing their alcohol and drug use • 75% of service users self-report an increase in taking control of their sexual health