24th September 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Our 2-hour Introductory Course is crafted to provide professionals with a foundational understanding of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage, set within the context of honour-related norms and expectations. This course offers an interactive learning experience with dedicated time for Q+A at the end. Explore key topics, including:
- Understanding Honour Based Abuse: Explore how power dynamics within families and communities contribute to honour based abuse, recognising signs of control and coercion influenced by honour related norms.
- Influence of Family, Community, and Societal Nuances: Understand the impact of family structures, community pressures, and societal attitudes on perpetuating honour based abuse, highlighting the role of expectations in shaping behaviour.
- Differentiating Arranged Marriages from Forced Marriages: Gain a clear understanding of what constitutes a forced marriage and an arranged marriage, exploring the complexities of coercion when considering vulnerabilities and any ‘grey areas’.
- Introduction to Child Marriage Law: Gain insight into legal frameworks addressing child marriage, recognising the consequences and risks associated with child marriage and duties to safeguard and prevent. Present animation on new law.
- Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs): Discuss the use and implementation of Forced Marriage Protection Orders, including the use of a monitoring plan to ensure you are equipped to support victims effectively.
- Identification of Criminal Offences: Identify criminal offences related to Honour Based Abuse, and the procedures to report
- Legislative Changes Identify changes including recent legislation addressing practices like virginity testing and hymenoplasty. Present animation on ‘virginity myths’.
- Recognising Barriers for Victim experiencing HBA: Explore the emotional and psychological impact on victims, including barriers to seeking help such as social stigma and fear, and learn strategies for providing empathetic support and assistance.
- Prevalence of HBA across the UK: Gain a basic understanding of prevalence rates and demographic factors contributing to honour based abuse, acknowledging the significance of data in advocacy and policymaking efforts.
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Free cancellations for 24 hours or more notice to the event, cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
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