Aisha Saeed discusses her recent novel, Written in the Stars, and the stories of her American friends forced into marriage who inspired her to write it. Read more here: http://www.metro.us/entertainment/escaping-tradition-and-a-forced-marriage/zsJodg—T6Su7KBwnbuY/
Washington
Grade: C
Number of Women and Girls At Risk: 25,000
Status: Existing Legislation Needs Strengthening
Improve by adding: Prosecuting parents/guardian, felony offense