Forced Marriage Areas of Impacts of Domestic Violence Warning Signs Development Health ln forced marriage one or both of the spouses do not consent to the marriage or consent is Substance misuse extracted duress. Duress includes both physical and emotional pressure. Forced Depression marriage is primarily, but not exclusively an issue of violence against women. There is Anorexia evidence to suggest that 15% of victims are males. Low self esteem Young people are risk of: Reports of domestic violence or assault breaches of the peace at the family •Rape/sexual assault home •Physical Family disputes •Kidnapping to kill Unreasonable restrictions •Threats arrest' Education Young people at risk of forced marriage are frequently withdrawn from education, Family history of older siblings leaving restricting their educational and personal development. These factors can contribute to: education and marrying early social development Truancy •lmpaired career and educational opportunities Decline in performance/punctuality •Limited dependence and lifestyle restrictions. Low motivation at school •Financial Poor exam results Being withdrawn from school by those with parental responsibility Not allowed to attend extra curricular activities Identity Parents who force their children to marry often justify their behaviour as protecting their Family history of older siblings leaving children: education and marrying early stronger families Truancy •Building cultural or religious traditions. Decline in performance/punctuality •Preserving Low motivation at school Poor exam results
Forced Marriage Areas of Development Impacts of Domestic Violence Warning Signs Health ln forced marriage one or both of the spouses do not consent to the marriage or consent is extracted duress. Duress includes both physical and emotional pressure. Forced marriage is primarily, but not exclusively an issue of violence against women. There is evidence to suggest that 15% of victims are males. Young people are risk of: •Rape/sexual assault •Physical assault •Kidnapping •Threats to kill Substance misuse Depression Anorexia Low self esteem Reports of domestic violence or breaches of the peace at the family home Family disputes Unreasonable restrictions arrest' Education Young people at risk of forced marriage are frequently withdrawn from education, restricting their educational and personal development. These factors can contribute to: •lmpaired social development •Limited career and educational opportunities •Financial dependence and lifestyle restrictions. Family history of older siblings leaving education and marrying early Truancy Decline in performance/punctuality Low motivation at school Poor exam results Being withdrawn from school by those with parental responsibility Not allowed to attend extra curricular activities Identity Parents who force their children to marry often justify their behaviour as protecting their children: •Building stronger families •Preserving cultural or religious traditions. Family history of older siblings leaving education and marrying early Truancy Decline in performance/punctuality Low motivation at school Poor exam results
Domestic%20Abuse%20Handbook%20February%202017%20%281%29.docx