We will offer valuable insights into their historical context and relevance within specific communities. Additionally, we will examine the prevalence of these crimes and explore important definitions. Furthermore, we will delve into the identification of individuals at risk, the motivations within families, and the impact on victims, factors that exacerbate these crimes, indicators of risk, existing obstacles, and the legal framework surrounding them.

By the end of this course you will have the confidence to keep those around you safe and supported.

• Understand the background of ‘honour’ crimes
• Recognise the significance of ‘honour’ in certain communities
• Comprehend the prevalence and scale of the issue
• Be aware of the definitions of forced marriage, honour-based violence, and ‘honour’ killings
• Identify the most at-risk individuals and family motivations
• Understand the impact on victims and aggravating factors
• Recognise risk factors, indicators, existing barriers and their origins
• Know the legal framework and indicators of honour-based crimes

• Understanding the community
• What is forced marriage and ‘honour-based’ violence?
• The victims and perpetrators
• Barriers to change
• Challenges to the professional