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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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Support services for LGBT victims and survivors

Services that provide specialist support to members of the LGBT+ community.

Support organisations
Organisation	Support	Contact
Galop	Abuse from family, partners, and ex-partners does happen in LGBT communities. Galop is a safe space for service users to talk and think about what they want away from pressure at home. Galop can help service users to explore their options, plan to make themselves safer, look for safe housing and speak with the police.	Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm Wednesday to Thursday, 10am to 8pm Tel: 0800 999 5428 Email: help@galop.org.uk
LGBT Domestic Abuse Partnership (DAP)	A specialist LGBT partnership providing comprehensive advice and support for LGBT people experiencing domestic abuse and violence. The DAP offers one to one support, housing advice and free counselling.	Monday to Friday, 10am to 1pm Stonewall Housing Advice: 020 7359 5767 Galop Advice Line: 020 7704 2040
London Friend	A charity working to improve the health and well-being of LGBT people, providing services, including specialist LGBT counselling.	Tel: 020 7833 1674 Email: office@londonfriend.org.uk

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You can find lots of other useful services on the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) service directory homepage.