Forced Marriage and Honour Based Violence

Forced marriage is a safeguarding concern and a form of abuse and human rights violation. It can affect anyone, including men, women, and people with disabilities, and may involve spouses from either the UK or overseas. It is essential to safeguard any child, young person, or adult at risk of, or subjected to, forced marriage.

Video Guide: Recognising and Responding to Forced Marriage and Honour‑Based Abuse

This video has been produced by Oldham Safeguarding Children Partnership and Oldham Council. It provides an introduction to forced marriage and honour‑based abuse, explaining what these forms of abuse are, how they affect individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and the key signs to look out for. The video also outlines how to respond safely and appropriately when concerns arise. Please watch to support your understanding and help safeguard those at risk.

An introduction to honour-based violence

One Chance Rule: Forced Marriage and So-Called Honour-Based Violence and Abuse Procedure and Guidance

These document has been developed to assist practitioners working with children and adults in Oldham to respond to disclosures of forced marriage and So-Called Honour Based Violence and Abuse.  It is important that these document are used alongside any existing safeguarding policies and procedures within individual agencies and GM Trix policies.

OSAB-OSCP-One-Chance-Rule-Forced-Marriage-Procedure-and-Guidance.pdf

OSAB-OSCP-One-Chance-Rule-So-Called-HBVA-Procedure-and-Guidance.pdf