When saying no is not an option : forced marriage in Australia and New Zealand

Abstract

"This report addresses forced<br/ >marriage, a slavery-like practice that has gained increasing attention in Australia and New<br/ >Zealand since 2010 but has yet to form the focus of primary research that documents the<br/ >experiences, decisions, views, and recommendations of victim/survivors and of the<br/ >stakeholders that have engaged with them.<br/ >The lack of data on the nature and context of forced marriage in Australia and New Zealand<br/ >and on the potential consequences, both positive and negative, of criminalising this practice<br/ >has resulted in insufficient evidence to support prevention and response mechanisms. This<br/ >research therefore intends to provide policymakers, practitioners, and support providers with<br/ >comprehensive knowledge about the problem as it affects both countries."