Mr Andrew Smith
| Post Nominals | MA, FHEA |
|---|---|
| Biography | Andrew is the manager of the Justice Hub and coordinator of the Humber Modern Slavery Partnership. Andrew is a researcher and the lead for knowledge exchange at the Wilberforce Institute. Andrew has over 15 years practice experience working with adults and children with complex multiple needs, engaging diverse communities and supporting people with multiple social and cultural disadvantages. Andrew is responsible for coordinating Anti-Slavery efforts across all four local authority areas in Humberside to develop a response to modern slavery that not only disrupts and discourages the exploitation of people, but that fully supports those who are exploited, brings perpetrators to justice, and helps build more resilient communities. The Justice Hub seeks to combat modern slavery by using academic and participatory research, knowledge exchange and education to engage and empower people to create institutional and social change that builds resilient communities and improves policy and practice. Andrew has strong strategic, operational and academic experience working on a range of social justice issues, with particular expertise on; modern slavery, homelessness, mental health, violence against women and girls, and community safety. |
| Research Interests | Modern slavery Homelessness Mental health and suicidality Victim Support Criminal justice systems Systems of support (local and national level) |
| Teaching and Learning | Andrew is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and has five years of teaching experience across various subjects such as criminology, nursing (all fields), social work, and business (globalisation and labour rights). Andrews most recent supervisory role is as part of the Suicide Prevention and Social Justice postgraduate research cluster in the addiction and mental health research centre at the University of Hull. This cluster of four PhD candidates focuses on addressing suicide as a global public health issue by exploring how social justice and structural inequalities contribute to vulnerability. |
Migration and Modern Slavery: Voicing the Journeys
Our 'Migration and Modern Slavery: Voicing the Journeys' conference brought together leading academics and practitioners to explore and discuss the importance of considering modern slavery from the perspectives of individuals with lived experiences and those vulnerable to exploitation. The event, in March, saw professionals from policing, migration, social care, local authorities, and the third sector join with academics to discuss topical issues of migration and modern slavery and what we can do to support vulnerable people and disrupt immigration crime. The event featured presentations by academics and practitioners and interactive workshops that challenged attendees to think critically about their practice. The event examined the wider legislative and policy frameworks that expose those making perilous journeys to exploitation and harm. Day one of the event saw the keynote presentation delivered by Dr Cristiano D'Orsi, University of Johannesburg, who spoke about his important research on the conditions that drive migrant journeys. A key element of this event was to gather views and best practice examples regarding migratory journeys and how we improve our national and international response. In attendance was Hon. Donaldson Romeo, former Premier of Montserrat and a current member of the island's Legislative Assembly. Mr Romeo was keen to discover more about the Institute's research and partnerships, including our expertise on historical slavery in the Caribbean region, decolonisation, and modern slavery.
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
Reduce inequality within and among countries
Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels