13th September 2024
At Karma Nirvana, our mission is to end Honour Based Abuse and protect individuals from child marriage. After a decade-long campaign, we succeeded in enacting new legislation to address child marriage in England and Wales—a crucial step forward. However, as highlighted in our ‘Child Marriage: One Year On’ Report, despite legislative efforts to protect children from child marriage in England and Wales, many statutory safeguarding professionals remain unaware of the new changes to the law.
The recent case of a 15-year-old girl at risk of being married overseas reveals gaps in current protections and the urgent need for better coordination among key agencies.
In response, Karma Nirvana is offering a free training seminar for social workers and police officers. Delivered by our Executive Director Natasha Rattu, this seminar will provide essential guidance and knowledge to enhance the identification, prevention, and response to child marriage cases.
What the Seminar Will Cover:
- Impact of Recent Legal Changes: Discuss the increase in child marriage cases since the law change in England and Wales and how to adapt to these challenges in practice.
- Understanding Child Marriage: Learn about the legal frameworks, warning indicators and cultural contexts surrounding child marriage.
- Case Studies and Best Practices: Review recent cases, including those with international elements, to understand successful intervention strategies.
- Inter-agency Collaboration: Explore how Social Workers and Police Officers can work together effectively, both within the UK and with international agencies, to safeguard at-risk individuals.
- Repatriation and Legal Procedures: Gain insights into the challenges and best practices for managing cases that require international cooperation, including repatriation processes.
Who Should Attend?
- Social Workers: Enhance your ability to protect vulnerable individuals and navigate complex child marriage cases.
- Police Officers: Strengthen your safeguarding measures and understand your role in cross-agency efforts to prevent child marriage.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday 28th November 2024
- Time: 10am-12pm
- Location: Online
This seminar is a crucial opportunity for professionals to enhance their skills, share experiences, and collaborate on improving the protection of those at risk. By participating, you will be better prepared to intervene in child marriage cases and provide the support needed to those affected.
Register today to secure your place and join us in the fight against child marriage.
Together, we can make a difference.