Source: LSJ Online.

Despite the alarming increase in forced child marriages in Australia, successful prosecutions are rare due to intricate family and community dynamics. The underreporting of this crime highlights the urgent need to enhance protections and support for vulnerable youth. Experts are actively engaged in trauma-informed legal aid, outreach programs, and systemic reforms that acknowledge forced marriage as a violation of basic human rights and a form of modern slavery. To learn more about these efforts, click here.

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