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Advocates welcome government support for forced marriage prevention

Abused Woman being silenced

Forced marriage survivors can be conflicted about speaking out Credit: AndresCalle/Getty Images

The federal government has announced a $12.1 million package to support the victims of forced marriage. The practice is considered a form of modern day slavery and can have severe impacts on the mental health of its victims.



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