Description
Forced Marriage Awareness (Safeguarding Course)
The Forced Marriage Awareness course teaches you about the important issue of forced marriage. You will learn what forced marriage is and how it can affect people’s lives.
The course helps you understand the signs that someone might be in a forced marriage situation and how to help them.
Forced marriage is a serious violation of human rights that can hurt victims in many ways. Each year, it is estimated that between 6,000 and 8,000 British citizens are forced into marriage. This can cause long-lasting problems for the people involved, and it is important to raise awareness about it.
It explains why forced marriage is wrong and against the law. You will also learn about support and resources available for people at risk. The course is easy to follow and gives you the knowledge to raise awareness and protect others.
After completing the course, you will understand how to spot the warning signs and take the right actions to help those in need.
Safeguarding individuals at risk is of utmost importance, and this course will empower you to play an active role in prevention and intervention.
You should focus on key safeguarding principles and working with relevant agencies will enable you to respond effectively in these sensitive situations.
Course Information:
- Developed by professionals
- CPD Approved
- 100% online, learn at your own time and pace
- Translates into over 100 different languages
- Instant certificate downloaded
- Progress tracker
- Easy to use interface.
- 12 Month Access
- Retake course anytime
- Multi-choice answers
This course is designed to help you understand what Forced Marriage is and why it’s important to be aware of it.
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Course Topics
The key topics covered in the Online Forced Marriage Training are:
- Defining Forced Marriage
Learn what a forced marriage is and why it is wrong. - Signs of Forced Marriage
Understand how to spot the warning signs that someone might be in a forced marriage. - Protection Strategies
Discover what you can do to help keep someone safe from a forced marriage. - Communicating with Agencies
Learn how to work with other organisations to protect people who may be in danger.
Learning Outcome
At the end of this Force Marriage Awareness course, you should be able to:
- Describe what a Forced Marriage is
- Identify some motives for forcing someone to marry another
- Understand the impact of Forced Marriage on victims
- Have an understanding of the concept of Honour Based Violence
- Be more aware of how to spot the signs of a Forced Marriage
- Know how to take action to try and safeguard a potential victim of Forced Marriage.
Benefits of the training
Raising awareness about forced marriage through training:
- Helps spot warning signs and risks to find potential victims.
- Gives people the confidence to know their rights and ask for help.
- Teaches service providers how to help victims in the right way.
- Breaks down cultural misunderstandings that can lead to forced marriages.
- Improves laws and policies to fight forced marriage.
- Encourages groups to work together for a strong response.
- Supports human rights and gender equality by stopping this problem.
- Helps change how society views forced marriage and harmful practices.
Who is the course for:
The following groups of people need awareness on forced marriage training:
- Teachers and school staff
- Healthcare workers
- Social workers and advisors
- Police and legal experts
- Community leaders and elders
- First-line service providers
- Government officials and decision-makers
- People and families from high-risk communities
By teaching different groups about forced marriage, we can work together to spot victims, challenge harmful cultural practices, and help end this human rights violation.
Career Opportunities
Some career opportunities related to forced marriage awareness and safeguarding:
- Social Worker – Help people and families who might be in danger or need support.
- Doctor, Nurse, or Therapist – Look for signs of forced marriage and help people who are hurt.
- Police Officer – Protect people from forced marriage and investigate if it’s happening.
- Lawyer or Legal Advisor – Help people understand their rights and provide legal help to those affected by forced marriage.
- Teacher or School Staff – Spot signs of forced marriage in students and get them help.
- Community Leader or Elder – Help people in the community stay safe and talk about forced marriage.
- Counsellor – Talk to people who are hurt by forced marriage and help them feel better.
- NGO Worker or Advocate – Work for groups that support victims and teach others about forced marriage.
These jobs are about helping protect people who are at risk and making sure victims of forced marriage get the help they need.
