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Awareness of Forced Marriage - Free Course
It is estimated that approximately 8,000 to 10,000 forced marriages of British citizens take place every year often resulting in devastating long-term consequences for the victims.
RegisterFree Forced Marriage Awareness course
Thousands of forced marriages are estimated to take place in the UK every year. The people best placed to notice the warning signs aren't always doctors or social workers — they're often hairdressers, shop assistants, taxi drivers, and community volunteers. People like you.
This free online course takes under an hour and gives you everything you need to recognise the signs of forced marriage and feel confident about what to do next.
About this the Awareness of Forced Marriage course
Developed by Virtual College — one of the UK's leading providers of safeguarding training — this course is designed for anyone who regularly comes into contact with members of the public. No safeguarding background is needed. No prior knowledge is assumed.
It's short, straightforward, and could make a real difference to someone in your community.
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What you'll learn
By the end of this free course, you will be able to:
- Explain what forced marriage is and how it differs from an arranged marriage
- Understand the impact forced marriage can have on those who experience it
- Recognise the indicators that someone may be at risk, or may already be in a forced marriage
- Know what steps you can take to help — and how to do it safely
Is this course for me?
If you work in a role where you meet people, chat with customers, or are a familiar face in your community, this course is for you. You don't need a formal safeguarding role. You just need to care.
It's particularly relevant if you work in roles such as:
- Taxi and private hire driving
- Hairdressing and beauty therapy
- Retail, supermarkets or hospitality
- Reception or administrative work
- Libraries, job centres or leisure centres
- Support work or care assistance
- Community volunteering — faith groups, youth clubs, sports organisations
People in these kinds of roles are often trusted by the communities they serve. You may be the person someone feels safe enough to confide in — and this course helps you know what to do with that moment.
Free. Online. Takes under an hour.
- 100% free — no payment or card details required
- Complete at your own pace, on any device
- Certificate of completion provided
- No safeguarding experience needed
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FGM (Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief)
If you want more information on FGM or forced marriage, Virtual College have produced a FGM (Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief) full course. This course is specifically designed to help people coming into contact with young people and their families during the course of their work to promote good safeguarding practice, whilst being culturally aware.
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