Forced Marriage and Honour-based Violence Awareness

This course is aimed at anyone who wants to expand their knowledge on forced marriage and honour-based violence. The course provides a general understanding of these types of abuse. Also delve into the laws that underpin this crime, how to spot signs of abuse, and strategies workplaces can adopt to support survivors.

Guided Learning hours: 2

Learning method: Online

Printable Certificate (CPD Certified)

Assessment type: Auto-marked questions and all knowledge-based units.

In this course, learners will cover:

• The facts – Understand what ‘Forced Marriage’ and ‘Honour-based Violence’ are - In this section, learners will be introduced to the different types of honour-based violence and abuse, the signs and behaviours that may indicate abuse is taking place, and the policies and legislation that underpin these types of abuse. Learners will also explore the impact abuse has on survivors.
• The why – Understand why awareness is important - In this Section, learners will explore statistics relating to forced marriage and honour-based violence, and how these crimes affect different groups within society.
• Skills Cast - This section is video content only. The video includes an interview with Victim Support.
• The how – Understand how to protect those at risk and support survivors - In the final section, learners will cover how to assess and manage risk to increase survivor safety, understand what ‘multi-agency working’ is, and outline the available supportive services and resources and the impact abuse can have on professionals.