Being forced to marry, whether it’s through physical or emotional pressure, is abuse.
The important thing to remember is that you are not alone. Help is available for you and to support individuals within a forced marriage. If someone discloses that a marriage is being forced on them, you can assist by referring them to appropriate services and by offering non-judgemental and empathetic support.
You are not wrong for making the brave decision to stand against forced marriage. Everyone has the right to live in safety and make their own decisions.
An anti-violence agency may be able to assist you:
For a directory of anti-violence resources across BC visit:
www.endingviolence.org/need-help
For a directory of resources across Canada visit:
www.endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help
Emergency Contacts
If there is an emergency situation, immediately call 911 for assistance.
Victimlink BC, 24/7, 110 different languages
Phone: 1-
Text:
Website: www.victimlinkbc.ca
Kids help phone
Contact: 1-
Website: www.kidshelpphone.ca
Community resources
MOSAIC
Phone:
Website: www.mosaicbc.com
Burnaby Family Life
Phone:
Website: www.burnabyfamilylife.org
Vancouver & Lower Mainland Multicultural Family Support Services (Burnaby)
Phone:
Website: www.vlmfss.ca
When Abroad
Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development(DFATD)
Phone: 1- (North America)
International: 1- (Call Collect from anywhere in the world)
Website: www.travel.gc.ca
Email for help: [email protected]