Australian Federal Police calls on schools to help monitor signs of forced marriage among young people

According to the Australian Federal Police, schools play an important role in preventing forced marriage in Australia.

Forced marriage has historically been under-reported, partly because warning signs were often unrecognised, AFP commander Helen Schneider says. Source: Getty / Mitch Diamond

Key Points

• As students return for the new school year, the Australian Federal Police is urging schools to remain vigilant for signs that some students may be being pressured or coerced into forced marriage.
• The Federal Police Centre to Counter Child Exploitation reports an increase in complaints related to forced marriage.
• A total of 118 cases were recorded in the 2024 to 2025 financial year, higher than the 91 cases reported in the previous financial year.

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Australian Federal Police, nanawagan sa mga paaralan na bantayan ang mga senyales ng forced marriage sa kabataan

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