Forced Marriage in Immigrant Communities in the United States: 2011 National Survey on Forced Marriage in Immigrant Communities in the United States, Results
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2011
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Tahirih Justice Center
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The UK and a few other countries have begun to address forced marriage through new laws and policies. Since the early 1990s, non-governmental agencies in the UK have organized, coordinated, and advocated, making great strides.iii The UK government has established a “Forced Marriage Unit” and national helpline, and has even conducted overseas “rescue” operations; passed a law creating a special “forced marriage protective order” in family court; made changes to the visa sponsorship process; promoted extensive community education, outreach and training; and supported thousands of individuals trying to avoid or escape forced marriages. The United States, however, lags far behind – and until now, has done little to recognize or address the problem of forced marriage. Domestically, there are very few laws and policies specifically to help forced marriage victims, leaving young women (and some men) in crisis with few resources and options. (Author Abstract)
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child abuse, child marriage, research, adolescents
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Center, T. J. (2011). Forced marriage in immigrant communities in the United States 2011 national survey results. Falls Church, VA: Tahirih Justice Center, September 2011. 11 p.