Why is abuse awareness critical?
Learning about abuse can help a person identify abuse if it happens to them. The topics covered on this page will help you learn and talk about different types of abuse. This page also provides tools for thinking about and planning how to stay safe before abuse happens.

Forced marriages are a growing crisis in the UK, with the Forced Marriage Unit handling 280 cases and 519 related inquiries in 2023. A staggering 69% of these victims were female, underscoring the gender-based violence issue. London and the West Midlands account for 59% of the cases, highlighting regional hotspots that need urgent intervention. Immediate action is essential to protect these vulnerable individuals and address this escalating problem.