Domestic Abuse: Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage

Course Description:
  • Understand what we mean by Honour Based Abuse (including virginity testing and hymenoplasty)
  • Recognise the signs and indicators of HBA and FM
  • Understand which behaviours may be deemed as dishonourable
  • Identify the barriers to reporting these types of abuse
  • Distinguish between an arranged marriage and a forced marriage
  • Understand what is Child Marriage
  • Understand forced marriage for Adults with Care and Support Needs
  • Improve your knowledge on Forced Marriage Legislation and Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPO)
  • Learn about good practice when speaking to a victim/survivor of HBA and FM

Domestic Abuse

Target Audience: All
Developed by: Leeds City Council
Online: Online or Face to Face
Education Level: Not Applicable
Access: Register on website
Category: Domestic Abuse, Safeguarding
Sub-Category: Honour Based Abuse
Cost: Free
Duration: 4 Hours