Duration: 2 Hours | Virtual or Face to Face

What Does This Course Cover? 

This interactive session builds on foundational awareness by exploring the complexities of Honour Based Abuse (HBA), Forced Marriage (FM), and related harmful practices.

Designed for professionals working in safeguarding or frontline roles, this course helps you gain the confidence to identify, question, and support those at risk. Some sessions are delivered by trainers with lived experience, bringing real-world insight and survivor-informed perspectives into the learning environment.

What you’ll learn:

• What is Honour Based Abuse and why it happens
• How Family, Community, and Societal Nuances Influence Risk
• Differentiating Arranged Marriages from Forced Marriages
• Key terms, legal definitions & recent legislation (inc. child marriage law, virginity testing/hymenoplasty)
• How to recognise warning signs and victim barriers
• Prevalence of HBA across the UK
• The Role of Perpetrators and Multi-Perpetrator Dynamics
• How to Respond using Best Practice and where to Signpost for Help
• Use of Forced Marriage Protection Orders (FMPOs)
• The Impact of Harmful Practices, including FGM.
• Applying Knowledge Through Case Studies of Honour-Related Deaths.

By the end of the course, you will: 

• Gain knowledge about Honour Based Abuse and Forced Marriage. 
• Recognise warning signs and honour-related dynamics. 
• Identify potential warning signs and intervene effectively. 
• Gain knowledge on FMPOs and other legislation to protect victims
• Learn safe, effective ways to support victims and manage disclosures.
• Increase confidence when working with cases of Honour Based Abuse

Who is this course for?

This course is ideal for professionals who may encounter individuals at risk of HBA or Forced Marriage, including:

• Social workers and early help teams
• Police, legal, and criminal justice professionals
• Teachers, education staff, and safeguarding leads
• Healthcare professionals (GPs, nurses, health safeguarding, and mental health practitioners)
• Charity and third sector workers
• Helpline, advocacy, and frontline support staff
• Local authority and housing staff

This session is designed for those with basic awareness and looking to enhance their practical knowledge and response.

Delivery Format: 

• Interactive presentation 
• Brief Q&A session 
• Virtual or Face-to-Face
• Certificates and useful resources shared post training