Forced Marriage Unit

What is a Forced Marriage? A forced marriage is a marriage where one or both people do not consent to the marriage and pressure or abuse is used. The pressure put on people to marry against their will may be: Physical - for example, threats, physical violence or sexual violence Emotional and psychological - for example, making someone feel like they are bringing 'shame' on their family Financial abuse - for example taking someone's wages, may also be a factor.