Child marriage remains legal in most states, leaving minors vulnerable to abuse and legal challenges, advocates say.
Child marriage remains legal in most U.S. states, leaving minors open to abuse and vulnerabilities within the legal system, advocates say.Only 12 states currently have a minimum marriage age of 18, and about 300,000 children have gotten married since 2000, according to Unchained at Last, an organization that fights for laws banning child marriage.
While these children may face barriers to the legal system, there are still many ways for them to seek help, Swegman said.They can reach out to organizations, such as Tahirih Justice Center or Unchained at Last, that can provide them legal and social resources, as well as help them understand their rights.
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