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Updated 12 May 2023

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Multi-agency statutory guidance for dealing with forced marriage

I. The status and purpose of this document

II. Background

III. Actions for Chief Executives, Directors & Senior Managers to whom this guidance is addressed

IV. Specific Issues to be Considered by Agencies helping children and young people

V. Specific Issues to be Considered by Agencies helping adults with care and support needs

Multi-agency practice guidelines: handling cases of forced marriage

1. The purpose of this document

2. Understanding the issues around Forced Marriage

3. General action to be taken in all cases

4. Information required for all cases

5. Good practice: keeping victims safe

6. Healthcare professionals: guidelines

7. Supporting victims with learning disabilities

8. Schools, colleges and universities: guidelines

9. Police officers: guidelines

10. Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) information

11. Registrars guidelines

12. Children鈥檚 social care: guidelines

13. Adult social care: guidelines

14. Local housing authorities: guidelines

15. Airport personnel: guidelines

17. National support agencies

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