Tag : Forced Marriage
Forced Marriage: Myths and Realities
Author: Imkaan
Publication: 2013
This page outlines myths and realities surrounding the issue of forced marriage, the laws addressing it in the UK, and the resources available to survivors.
Forced Marriage: A Survivors Handbook
Author: Forced Marriage Unit (United Kingdom)
A UK guide for survivors of forced marriage, including information about safety planning, shelter, and finding employment. A resource list for forced marriage survivors in the UK can be found at the end of this publication.
Ending Forced Marriage
Author: Max Wind-Cowie, Phillida Cheetham, & Thomas Gregory – Demos
Publication: 2012
This report gives an overview of forced marriage, as well as UK and international initiatives to address the issue, and provides policy recommendations for the UK government.
BBC Ethics Guide – Forced Marriage
Author: BBC
An series of online fact sheets on the topic of forced marriage in the UK, including definitions, reasons behind the practice, and legislation surrounding the issue.
Forced Marriage Unit 2012 Statistics
Author: Forced Marriage Unit (United Kingdom)
This fact sheet provides statistics from the Forced Marriage Unit in the UK between January and December 2012, including the number of cases they handled and general demographics of service seekers who reached out to the Forced Marriage Unit for assistance.
