You can help eliminate the human-rights abuse of child marriage, by making your voice heard – that is, by telling key elected officials you demand an end to child marriage. If enough of us make our voices heard, legislators and governors will have no choice but to listen. Read more about how you can help end child marriage in New York, New Jersey, and Maryland here:
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