Secret Shame: Child Marriage in the United States

When:

January 7, 2025 at 1:30pm – 3:30pm EST

People:

Cheryl L. Hepfer

Location:

In-person location:

Kol Shalom,

9110 Darnestown Rd,

Rockville, MD 20850

Co-hosted by the International Academy of Family Lawyers and Unchained at Last, this seminar will be held in person and via Zoom. The session will cover the current situation in the USA in the area of child and forced marriage. A leading expert from the USA will provide a comparative context and the session will include input from survivors of child and forced marriage in the USA.

Remote attendees should pre-register using the "Register Here" button at the top of this page. Interested parties who are not IAFL Fellows are most welcome to join this session.

We look forward to seeing you.

Sponsored and presented by:

  • International Academy of Family Lawyers
  • Unchained at Last

For more information:

  • Cheryl Hepfer
  • chepfer@offitkurman.com

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