CHILD BRIDES, CHILD MARRIAGES, & AMERICA

If you are facing or fleeing a forced marriage, or know someone who is, please visit preventforcedmarriage.org to get help.

Everyone has the right to choose whether, when, and whom to marry. But across the United States, thousands of individuals may face forced marriages each year, with serious consequences. Forced marriage victims may suffer severe and lifelong harm, including physical and mental health issues, barriers to education, and domestic violence and rape, yet service providers, government agencies, and community advocates lack the training and tools to effectively identify and advocate for them. Current laws are also inadequate to address the unique challenges associated with forced marriage, and the United States lags behind other nations in responding to this human rights violation within our borders.

Children are especially vulnerable to forced marriage and the data is clear: Child marriage is a problem right here in the United States. Learn more about what we are doing to address the issue of child marriage. -Preventforcedmarriage.org