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.

Find out how to get help

By and for services

By and for services
Stay Safe Easte (disabled survivors of abuse)

Tel: 020 8519 7241

www.staysafe-east.org.uk

Maa Shanti (for Asian Single mothers)

Tel: 07340 990119 or 07904 034278

supportworker@maashanti.org

Maa Shanti Referral Form

East London Rape CrisisCentre (14 plus)

Tel: 020 7683 1210

Support services for sexual abuse

The Haven, Sexual Assault Referral Centre

Tel: 020 7247 4787

Support services for sexual abuse

IMECE (Turkish, Kurdish, and Turkish Cypriot women) Tel: 020 7354 1359
East London Out Project (LGBT) Tel: 020 8509 3898
London Black Women Project

Tel: 020 8472 0528

Support services for Black, Asian and Minority, Ethnic groups (BAME)

Ashiana (culturally sensitive, multilingual support)

Tel: 020 8539 0427

Email: info@ashiana.org.uk

Support services for Black, Asian and Minority, Ethnic groups (BAME)

Maia Service (Girls 13 - 25 in Tower Hamlets) 

Tel: 07943 111362

Email: maggie.b@advancecharity.org.uk