Forced Marriages

Forced marriage is where one or both people do not consent to the marriage and pressure or abuse is used. It is recognised as a form of violence and an abuse of human rights.

ASK advisers are available to talk to and support you if you or any of your friends or family has concerns about a forced marriage situation; the service is completely confidential.

Student Services in the Tawney Building have a Sexual Violence Prevention and Support TeamThis link will open in a new tab that can also provide support to students who have been forced or are being forced into marriage.

The Karma NirvanaThis link will open in a new tab website helps anyone with concerns or experience of forced marriage or 'honour'-based violence; many of the volunteers are survivors of these issues. The site is also great for practical information and sources of advice and hosts The Honour Network Helpline This link will open in a new tab

The Muslim Youth HelplineThis link will open in a new tab offers faith and culturally sensitive, confidential support 7 days a week, 365 days a year including bank holidays and Eid. You can speak with them by phone, live chat, WhatsApp or email.