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Ashiana : Forced Marriage, Basic DV + Cultural & Religious Awareness Training

Forced Marriage (1 Day) - 31 October 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

Basic Domestic Violence (1 day) - 14th November 2007, 19th February 2008

The session is aimed at developing a basic understanding and knowledge of domestic violence and will cover:

• What is Domestic Violence
• Why do women stay
• Impact of domestic violence on victims
• Myths and stereotypes
• Statistics
• Providing support

Cultural & Religious Awareness (1 Day) - 25th January 2008

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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