- Apr 8, 2021
Ending Child Marriage in Ohio
Though Ohio made huge strides in 2019 by putting age limits on marrying, it is time to make this legal agreement strictly for adults 18 and older. Currently, only four states and two US Territories have laws to prevent child marriage. 77% of child marriage in the US is between young girls and adult men. Marrying so young doubles a girl's chance to live in poverty, increases the likelihood of dropping out of school, triples her chances for being a victim of domestic violence,
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