Resources
This is a searchable library of publications, webinars, blog posts, and training manuals from the U.S. and around the world on the topic of forced marriage.
Forced Marriage in the U.S.: An Introductory Webinar
This webinar introduces the issue of forced marriage in the United States.
Participants learn about the unique dynamics of forced marriage cases, including the involvement of multiple perpetrators, how forced marriage affects people across all communities and backgrounds, and its intersection with other forms of abuse such as child abuse, FGM/C, stalking, and human trafficking.
The session also highlights key safety considerations, best practices, and practical resources for advocates supporting individuals at risk of or experiencing forced marriage.
Introduction to the Child Marriage Prevention Act of 2026
The Child Marriage Prevention Act is groundbreaking federal legislation and represents the first concerted effort by the U.S. Congress to condemn and prevent child marriage domestically. During the webinar, Tahirih’s Director of Public Policy was joined by survivor advocates and staff from the offices of Senator Durbin and Representative Gwen Moore.
From Jeffrey Epstein to the recent and horrifying case of intergenerational child marriage and child abuse in Ohio, forced and child marriage is having insidious impacts across this country every day. Speakers provided an overview of the scope and devastating impact of child marriage in the United States today, how the Child Marriage Prevention Act would address these harms, and how you can get involved in the campaign to pass this bill into law. The Child Marriage Prevention Act was introduced on July 17th by Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI), Senator Dick Durbin (IL) and U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (HI) and Kirsten Gillibrand (NY).
French Language Guide for Recognizing and Supporting Individuals Impacted by Forced Marriage
Author: Forced Marriage Initiative
Publication: October, 2025
This guide offers service providers at all levels practical tools to identify, respond, and assist those impacted by forced marriage. The guide can easily be used to improve intake, screening, or assessment protocols as it includes questions to support service providers asking about the onset of marriage. Family and community mapping questions are included to help identify the web of potential individuals perpetrating harm. The guide could also be used to uncover potential service gaps, enhance safety planning, and ensure the appropriate referral connections are provided.
By using this guide, service providers can strengthen their approach to working with those impacted by forced marriage, opening the doors to accessing safe supportive systems that validate their experiences and can respond to their needs with care.
Spanish Language Guide for Recognizing and Supporting Individuals Impacted by Forced Marriage
Author: Forced Marriage Initiative
Publication: October, 2025
This guide offers service providers at all levels practical tools to identify, respond, and assist those impacted by forced marriage. The guide can easily be used to improve intake, screening, or assessment protocols as it includes questions to support service providers asking about the onset of marriage. Family and community mapping questions are included to help identify the web of potential individuals perpetrating harm. The guide could also be used to uncover potential service gaps, enhance safety planning, and ensure the appropriate referral connections are provided.
By using this guide, service providers can strengthen their approach to working with those impacted by forced marriage, opening the doors to accessing safe supportive systems that validate their experiences and can respond to their needs with care.
Guide for Recognizing and Supporting Individuals Impacted by Forced Marriage
Author: Forced Marriage Initiative
Publication: October, 2025
This guide offers service providers at all levels practical tools to identify, respond, and assist those impacted by forced marriage. The guide can easily be used to improve intake, screening, or assessment protocols as it includes questions to support service providers asking about the onset of marriage. Family and community mapping questions are included to help identify the web of potential individuals perpetrating harm. The guide could also be used to uncover potential service gaps, enhance safety planning, and ensure the appropriate referral connections are provided.
By using this guide, service providers can strengthen their approach to working with those impacted by forced marriage, opening the doors to accessing safe supportive systems that validate their experiences and can respond to their needs with care.
