Forced Marriage is a type of domestic abuse. 

A marriage is forced when either one of the couple has not given their consent for it to happen. They may have been tricked, or forced, into saying yes by their families. The person who is pressuring could have used physical or emotional abuse. They could have used threats.

Marriage Definitions:

Consent: Giving permission to do something or for something to happen.

Marriage: Two people promising to share their lives together.

A Love Marriage: A couple choose each other based on who they find attractive and get along with.

Arranged Marriage: When a family takes a lead in deciding who their child marries. The child gives their full consent and happily agrees for this to take place.

Forced Marriage: The family decide who their child marries. The child does not fully consent. They may have been physically or emotionally pressured into saying yes.