MODERN SLAVERY BEYOND THE WALLS: MISCONCEPTIONS, MYTHS, & MISAPPREHENSIONS

Have you ever heard the term "modern slavery" and immediately associated it with developing countries or far-off lands? If so, you're not alone. This is perhaps the most common myth that persists despite the reality that modern slavery exists in every country in the world. And that is why this book. Heretical. Iconoclastic. Myth-busting. Confronting.

As someone who has spent over 20 years specialising in counter-slavery operations and international criminal justice, I have seen first-hand the devastating impact that modern slavery and human trafficking can have on individuals and communities around the world. It is a complex and multifaceted issue that requires a nuanced understanding and a coordinated effort to overcome. I have seen even closer the way we approach the problem is only making things worse. Much worse. For millions of people.

This book, "Modern Slavery Beyond the Walls: Misconceptions, Myths, & Misapprehensions" is a comprehensive, accessible, and heretical guide to understanding the myths and misconceptions that surround this issue. We are doing ourselves a lot of harm by believing, and perpetuating, these myths. In this book I have compiled several of the most enduring myths