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If you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse or facing a forced marriage, we can help.
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If you think you are experiencing Honour Based Abuse or facing a Forced Marriage, we can help. Read more about how we can help you.
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How we support safeguarding professionals working with victims, and how to handle HBA.
I’m worried about someone else
Read more about what to do if you are concerned about someone else who may be experiencing Honour Based Abuse.
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We are here to listen and to help anyone who is affected by Honour Based Abuse. If you are in an emergency situation, please call 999.
What is Honour Based Abuse?
Honour Based Abuse is widely misunderstood, meaning that hundreds of victims are not being helped and perpetrators are escaping justice.
What is Forced Marriage?
Forced marriage is illegal in the UK. But what exactly is it? And what can you do if you are taken abroad to be forced into marriage?
Keeping safe online
Some practical steps to take if you are worried about someone finding out which websites you have visited or accessing your emails.
Sanctuary Support
Specialist support for survivors of Honour Based Abuse in Leeds
Read the Government Guidance on Forced Marriage
You can read the full Multi-agency statutory guidance for dealing with forced marriage and Multi-agency practice guidelines below.