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 children and young people

Children and young people have the right to feel safe, be heard, and access support when they need it. Specialist services provide age-appropriate, trauma-informed care to help young people navigate challenges such as abuse, neglect, mental health concerns, family breakdown, or exploitation. Through counselling, advocacy, safeguarding, and trusted relationships, these services aim to protect wellbeing, promote resilience, and empower children and young people to thrive.

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Support organisations

  1. LBTH MAST (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team)
    Description
    Support services for child sexual exploitation
  2. LBTH Multi-Agency Safeguarding Team (MAST) Child Protection Advice Line
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  3. MAST Early Help & Children and Families Service
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  4. Family Information Service (FIS)
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  5. National Youth Advocacy Service
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  6. Depaul UK
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  7. Nia
    Description
    Support services for prostitution, and children and young people
  8. The Hideout
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  9. SignHealth
    Description
    Support services for people with disabilities, and children & young people
  10. Abianda
    Description
    Support services for child sexual exploitation, and children & young people
  11. #LoveRespect
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  12. Tower Hamlets Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  13. London Survivors Gateway
    Description
    Support services for children and young people, male victims/survivors, sexual abuse (including online sexual abuse), and women's safety in public spaces
  14. Thinkuknow
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  15. Health for Teens - Respect Not Fear
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  16. Advance's Maia service
    Description
    Pan-London and national services for children and young people
  17. Step Forward
    Description
    Tower Hamlets support services for children and young people
  18. Childline
    Description
    Emergency out of hours service, and support for children & young people
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VAWG service directory

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