Useful Links

Government Equality OfficePutting equality at the heart of governmentwww.equalities.gov.ukMinistry of JusticeThe Ministry of Justice works to protect the public and reduce reoffending, and to provide a more effective, transparent and responsive criminal justice system for victims and the public www.justice.gov.ukAshiana Project Stopping violence in our lives and in our communitieswww.ashiana.org.ukDCSF Every Child Matters (ECM)Every Child Matters is a shared programme of change to improve outcomes for all children and young people www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatter Muslim Youth HelplineMYH’s core service is a free and confidential counselling service available nationally via the telephone, email, internet and a face to face befriending service in the Greater London area www.myh.org.ukFamily Justice CouncilThe Family Justice Council (FJC) exists to promote better and quicker outcomes for the families and children who use the family justice system www.family-justice-council.org.ukMix TogetherSupports mixed couples (mixed race/ religion/ caste) who face opposition from family or community to their relationship.www.mixtogether.org

Know Your Rights


Many of the activities involved in forcing someone to marry are illegal: the law protects the victims of any crimes and their right to choose who they marry.
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