- Reasons for the practice, prevalence and the implications on girls’ and women’s lives.
- The difference between a forced marriage (FM) and arranged marriage.
- Recognising the indicators and signs that a femme might be subject to forced marriage.
- Relevant laws and legislation and how to apply it in practice.
- The process for requesting a Forced Marriage Protection Order in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
- Develop an increased understanding about the motives and consequences of forced marriage.
- How to work with survivors of forced marriage through an intersectional trauma-informed approach and understand the pivotal role staff play in providing effective interventions.
Working with survivors of Forced Marriage
Level 2
This half-day course designed by HERSANA, will equip you with knowledge about the law and legislation and guidelines on good practice for your sector. You will have a better understanding on how to act appropriately and confidently to protect and support girls who are at risk or have been subjected to Forced Marriage (FM).
Key Information
This is an advanced in-depth course designed for frontline workers and
volunteers who work in the VAWG sector and have some existing knowledge of forced marriage or have attended our Level 1 course.
How do I book a training session for my team?
Our standard training sessions are closed sessions, delivered to your team only. If you'd like to book this training for your team, contact us at training@hersana.org.
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