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Provided by: Tahirih Justice Center Forced Marriage Initiative
Date: September 21, 2018
Time: 4:00 am – 5:00 am ChST
Provided by: Tahirih Justice Center Forced Marriage Initiative
Date: September 21, 2018
Time: 4:00 am – 5:00 am ChST
This webinar will feature Lisa V. Martin, Assistant Professor at University of South Carolina's School of Law. Professor Martin is the author of Restraining Forced Marriage, the first report to undertake a detailed evaluation of the viability of civil protection orders to address forced marriage in the United States. Although protection orders show promise as a tool to prevent forced marriage in many states, the nuances of current legal standards defining what kinds of abuse - and by whom - are covered severely limits the practical utility of most civil protection orders for those without expert representation. Drawing on her research, Professor Martin will cover the following topics during this webinar:
- background on the dynamics of forced marriage cases;
- essential considerations when working with immigrant survivors;
- guidance for pursuing protection orders in forced marriage cases under current state-based legal regimes; and
- advocacy opportunities and expert guidance for how to make protection orders more accessible and effective for individuals facing forced marriage