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Ashiana : Forced Marriage + Cultural & Religious Awareness Training

Forced Marriage (1 Day) - 25th July 2007

The session is aimed at developing an understanding of forced marriage and will cover:

• Definitions of forced and arranged marriage
• Understanding the differences and similarities of the two
• Knowledge of the cultural roots surrounding forced marriage
• Information on marriage law
• An insight into the effects of forced marriage
• Tips on how to deal with forced marriage situations

Cultural & Religious Awareness (1 Day) - 9th August 2007

The session is aimed at developing an understanding about domestic violence within a cultural context and will cover:

• Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism
• The difference between culture and religion
• Family structures within the South Asian community
• Knowledge of domestic violence
• Supporting clients from South Asian communities

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