Watch Fraidy Reiss' Tedx Talk on Forced Marriage in the US
Many of us think that forced marriage only happens in developing countries. However, 48 states allow minors to marry.
Tahirih Justice Center
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History
Tahirih Justice Center is a national non-profit that has served nearly 17,000 courageous individuals fleeing violence since 1997. Our efficient, effective and innovative model of service is now delivered from three locations, and we’re committed to serving as many immigrant women and girls as possible.
Mission
To protect courageous immigrant women and girls fleeing violence
- Contact Information:
- 6402 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 300
- Falls Church, Virginia 22042
- United States
- Active In: United States
- Forms of Abolition:
- Awareness, Policy Making, Aftercare, Prosecution
- Forms of Slavery:
- Child Labor, Forced Marriage, Forced Labor
- Tel: +1 (0) 571 282-6161, +1 (0) 410 999-1900, +1 (0) 713 496-0100
- Email: [email protected]
- Additional Locations:
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- 201 North Charles Street, Suite 920
- Baltimore, Maryland 21201
- United States
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- 1717 St. James Place, Suite 450
- Houston, Texas 77056
- United States
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