The Traveller Movement created a Healthy Relationships Toolkit to help young people spot the warning signs of abuse and know their rights in a relationship.
The Traveller Movement created a Healthy Relationships Toolkit to help young people spot the warning signs of abuse and know their rights in a relationship.
Find out more about consent, online safety, gender roles and relationship red flags below!
Test yourself with the following questions below and click to reveal the answers:
18 years old. Even if the person under 18 consents and has permission from their parents, they cannot marry until they turn 18.
No. While it was historically possible, marriages officiated in Scotland and Northern Ireland cannot bypass the new legislation for people who ordinarily live in England and Wales.
Adults over 18 found guilty of arranging the marriages can face sentences of up to 7 years in prison. 16-year-olds cannot be charged as they would be seen as victims by the law. If a 16-year-old married an 18-year-old, the 18-year-old can be charged.
This video shows just how ridiculous it is to blame someone for being a victim of a crime.
If you’re under 18, how to try get a photo or video removed:
If you’re over 18, how to try get a photo or video removed:
What age are you?
Childline – you can contact Childline about anything at all.
‘Childline Report Remove’ is here to help young people under 18 in the UK to confidentially report images and videos of themselves and remove them from the internet.
The Mix – essential support for under 25s
The digital break up toolkit – how to keep yourself safe online.
Over the past few years, we have seen many online ‘Traveller shame pages’ and ‘Gypsy shame pages’ that aim to publicly humiliate other members of their own community. We are finding support services and educating them on the issues of shame, scandal and discrimination.
From previous peer support groups, we have created videos and shared our life experiences. The one below focuses on the lives of LGBT Travellers.
While there are many orders in the Family Court, there are two types of court orders for domestic abuse (‘injunctions’) that you may be able to apply for. Learn more here.
Whether you choose to stay in the relationship or leave, there are safety issues and risks to think about. Read this list of tips to keep yourself safe.