Forced marriage and school holidays

As the school holidays approach and travel restrictions are lifted, there is a risk of children being taken abroad, and being forced to marry. Forced marriage is illegal.

We need to stay alert to Signs of children and young people being in potential danger of Forced Marriage. It is important to act quickly, without alerting family members or friends who may be part of the plans.

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These services are conceived, led, and delivered by individuals from the communities they are intended to support. Informed by lived experience, “by and for” organisations provide culturally competent, trauma-informed, and identity-affirming support that is specifically tailored to the distinct needs of marginalised populations. Whether the aim is to access assistance, advocacy, or community connection, these services are designed to promote empowerment, mutual trust, and a sense of solidarity through shared experience.

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  1. IMECE
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    Support services for ethnic minorities
  2. Maa Shanti
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    Support services for ethnic minorities
  3. Loving Me
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    Support services for LGBT victims and survivors
  4. London Black Women's Project (LBWP)
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    Support services for ethnic minorities, domestic abuse, and child sexual exploitation
  5. The Havens
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    Support for sexual abuse (including online sexual abuse), and women's safety in public spaces
  6. East London Rape Crisis Centre (NIA)
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    Tower Hamlets support for sexual abuse
  7. Ashiana Network
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    Support services for ethnic minorities, and female genital mutilation, forced marriage and 'honour' based abuse
  8. Stay Safe East
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    Support organisations for people with disabilities
  9. East London Out Project (ELOP)
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    Support services for LGBT victims and survivors
  10. Advance's Maia service
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    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
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