Safe Training and Consultants

Forced Marriage Awareness

£15.00

It is estimated that approximately 8,000 to 10,000 forced marriages of British citizens take place every year, often resulting in devastating long term consequences for the victims. It’s important that you are able to recognise the signs while protecting the victim and co-operating with other agencies to get them help. The consequences of forced marriage are devastating and sometimes deadly. You can help.

Course Description

This course has been designed to ensure that you understand Forced Marriage.

At the end of this course you should be able to:

– Describe what a Forced Marriage is

– Identify some motives for forcing someone to marry another

– Understand the impact of Forced Marriage on victims

– Have an understanding of the concept of Honour Based Violence

– Be more aware of how to spot the signs of a Forced Marriage

– Know how to take action to try and safeguard a potential victim of Forced Marriage