Is forced marriage part of my religion?
There is no religion that requires you to marry a person that you haven’t yourself chosen to marry (even though some people you know may say that your religion says you must). It can feel really scary to tell someone you trust that you don’t think this is right, but it’s important to remember that forced marriage is against the law and there is no religion that says it's right to force you into a marriage. You won’t be betraying anyone if you refuse to marry someone.
I’m a boy, so surely this can’t happen to me?
Despite what some people may say, forced marriage happens to both males and females and to people of every sexuality. Help is available to anyone who feels they're at risk, or have already been forced into a marriage. It's important to find someone you trust to talk to and who can help you to keep safe.
If I tell someone will my family find out?
You should be able to speak about your worries in confidence to a person you trust, which could include a teacher or support worker. You can ask them not to speak to any of your family members, and also ask to talk to a specialist organisation, or for them to help you to report it to the police.