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<p>Of the 1,104 potential victims referred to the National Referral Mechanism (NRM)
in 2015 that presented in the Metropolitan Police Force area, 68 were EU nationals.
The countries of origin of these EU nationals were: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, France,
Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia and the UK. Information
on the region of origin and location of recruitment of potential victims is not available.</p><p>All
1,104 potential victims who presented in the Metropolitan Police Force Area in 2015
were referred to the NRM by a first responder organisation. A breakdown of referrals
is available from published NRM statistics on the National Crime Agency website and
can be found here: www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/publications/national-referral-mechanism-statistics.
Breakdowns of data about the London boroughs where potential victims presented are
not available.</p><p>The Salvation Army and its subcontractors provide support in
different locations within England and Wales for adult potential victims given a positive
reasonable grounds decision. Following a reflection and recovery period, victims are
assisted to move on within the UK or voluntarily return to their home country. The
Home Office does not hold data on what happens to individuals once they leave the
service.</p>
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