If you are facing a forced marriage, know that being forced to marry, whether it’s through physical or emotional pressure, is abuse. If you’re worried this is going to happen to you, there is help available.
For immediate assistance contact the 24 hour support lines at Victimlink BC: 1-.
If you are worried about your immediate safety and well-being, contact your local police at 911.
Information and referral support is available to service providers.
MOSAIC and EVA have partnered to create a risk assessment framework which has been designed as a guide to assist service providers in dealing with cases of forced marriage.
To find out more information about the project click here.
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