Report honour based abuse
Victims of these crimes do not need to suffer in silence, and are urged to call one of the agencies listed below.
If you require any help, support or advice ring Essex Police.
: Emergency number: 999, Non emergency number: 101
Phone 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, a life is in danger or violence is being used or threatened.
If there is an immediate threat to life, or the immediate threat of being taken abroad, ring the emergency number 999, or the Forced Marriage Unit.
: 020 7008 0151, +44 (0)20 7008 0151
If you suspect a child is at risk of female genital mutilation, report your concerns urgently to the Initial Response Team in Children's Social Care.
: 01375 652 802
: 01375 372 468
For use outside of normal office hours:
- Monday to Thursday, 5pm to 9am
- Friday, from 5pm through the weekend until 9am on Monday
- public holidays