What Does This Course Cover?
Our 2-hour Introductory Course is crafted to provide professionals with a foundational understanding of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage, set within the context of honour-related norms and expectations. This course offers an interactive learning experience with dedicated time for Q+A at the end. Explore key topics, including:
- Understanding Honour Based Abuse: Explore how power dynamics within families and communities contribute to honour based abuse, recognising signs of control and coercion influenced by honour related norms.
- Influence of Family, Community, and Societal Nuances: Understand the impact of family structures, community pressures, and societal attitudes on perpetuating honour based abuse, highlighting the role of expectations in shaping behaviour.
- Differentiating Arranged Marriages from Forced Marriages: Gain a clear understanding of what constitutes a forced marriage and an arranged marriage, exploring the complexities of coercion when considering vulnerabilities and any ‘grey areas’.
- Introduction to Child Marriage Law: Gain insight into legal frameworks addressing child marriage, recognising the consequences and risks associated with child marriage and duties to safeguard and prevent. Present animation on new law.
- Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs): Discuss the use and implementation of Forced Marriage Protection Orders, including the use of a monitoring plan to ensure you are equipped to support victims effectively.
- Identification of Criminal Offences: Identify criminal offences related to Honour Based Abuse, and the procedures to report
- Legislative Changes: Identify changes including recent legislation addressing practices like virginity testing and hymenoplasty. Present animation on ‘virginity myths’.
- Recognising Barriers for Victim experiencing HBA: Explore the emotional and psychological impact on victims, including barriers to seeking help such as social stigma and fear, and learn strategies for providing empathetic support and assistance.
- Prevalence of HBA across the UK: Gain a basic understanding of prevalence rates and demographic factors contributing to honour based abuse, acknowledging the significance of data in advocacy and policymaking efforts.
By the end of the course, you will:
- Gain introductory knowledge about Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
- Enhance awareness and understanding of honour-related dynamics.
- Identify potential warning signs and intervene effectively.
- Gain foundational knowledge of the use of Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs)
- Learn strategies to support victims and navigate challenging situations.
- Enhanced confidence when working with cases of Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for professionals across all sectors who have a safeguarding responsibility or who may encounter individuals at risk of Honour Based Abuse, Forced Marriage, or related harmful practices. It is particularly suited to those who want to build on basic awareness and gain greater confidence in identifying and responding to these issues.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Teachers, education staff, and safeguarding leads
- Healthcare professionals, including GPs, nurses, midwives, and mental health practitioners
- Social workers and early help teams
- Police, legal, and criminal justice professionals
- Local authority and housing staff
- Charity and third sector workers
- Helpline, advocacy, and frontline support staff
Whether you’re new to the topic or seeking a deeper understanding, this course is designed to develop your confidence in recognising honour-based abuse, responding appropriately, and supporting victims through informed, sensitive practice.
This workshop runs at regular intervals throughout the year, and offers a low-cost solution for individual or small-group training, rather than large teams.
Delivery Format:
- Interactive presentation
- Brief Q&A session
- Virtual via Teams
- Attended by individuals across various organisations
- Certificates and useful resources shared post-training