1) Start with Measurement
When we begin a new programme to combat a specific form of violence in a community, we measure the prevalence of the crime we are targeting, and we assess how the justice system responds to it.
IJM Studies and Work with Government
IJM UK works to mobilise communities, corporations and government to help stop the cycle of violence and modern slavery.
IJM UK works alongside decision makers and people of influence to drive systemic change towards a future where the right to a life free from exploitation and abuse is fully realised for all.
IJM strives to enable institutions to take the urgent action needed to increase protection for people living in poverty. We share our model of rescuing and restoring victims, bringing criminals to justice and strengthening justice systems with stakeholders who can enact change.
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Explore IJM UK's Work with UK Government
REPORT: Falling Short: Demand-Side Sentencing for Online Sexual Exploitation of Children: Composite Case Review, Analysis, and Recommendations for the United Kingdom
The livestreaming of child sexual abuse is devastating the lives of children, and according to INTERPOL, the crime is growing globally. Despite the UK’s robust law enforcement efforts, International Justice Mission’s review and analysis of 15 cases reveals that sentences for UK sex offenders who livestream sexual abuse of Filipino children fail to reflect the gravity of their crimes, leaving survivors empty handed in their pursuit of justice.
IJM's review outlines key findings and makes nine recommendations for the UK, backed by Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Dame Sara Thornton, Rt. Hon. Sajid Javid MP and charities.
Making Justice Unstoppable through Research and Studies
IJM’s mission is to protect people in poverty from violence by rescuing victims, bringing criminals to justice, restoring survivors to safety and strength, and helping local law enforcement build a safe future that lasts.
To protect people in poverty from violence we believe the children, families and communities we serve deserve the very best. We owe it to them – and to those who make our work possible – to ensure that our work is effective. That’s why we base the design and management of our programs to end slavery, human trafficking and other forms of violent exploitation on evidence we collect through rigorous documentation, monitoring and evaluation.
Here’s how it works:
2) Track Changes
Throughout our work in a community, we measure and analyze changes in how police, judges and other actors and institutions in the public justice system respond to the crime we are targeting. We also continue to assess how prevalent the crime is, watching for changes.
3) Ensure People are Safer
We use this critical information to ensure that the justice system’s response to the crime is truly improving, and that these improvements are actually making vulnerable people safer from the targeted form of violence – our ultimate goal.
4) Share What We've Learned
We grow the impact by sharing what we’ve learned with key stakeholders in the communities where we work, and with audiences around the world.