Forced marriage in the United States is a hidden issue for a growing number of children and young people. Being trapped in a marriage severely impacts a person's well-being, with long-term psychological and physical ramifications. Forced marriage increases the likelihood of domestic violence and sexual abuse, depriving victims of autonomy. To lessen the number of forced marriages, this Note proposes emulating a United Kingdom statute. The statute provides a comprehensive approach with tailored programs and services to serve the needs of victims of forced marriages. Adopting this statute will create uniform law, making forced marriages illegal federally.

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我是如何认识你母亲的：减少美国的强迫婚姻

在美国，强迫婚姻对于越来越多的儿童和年轻人来说是一个隐藏的问题。陷入婚姻困境会严重影响一个人的福祉，带来长期的心理和身体影响。强迫婚姻增加了家庭暴力和性虐待的可能性，剥夺了受害者的自主权。为了减少强迫婚姻的数量，本说明建议效仿英国的一项法规。该法规提供了全面的方法和量身定制的方案和服务，以满足强迫婚姻受害者的需求。该法规的通过将制定统一的法律，使强迫婚姻在联邦范围内成为非法。