Campaigning against predatory marriage
Daphne Franks writes about her mother who was victim to predatory marriage. Family members are often not believed, due to...
Read moreDaphne is from Leeds originally, but now lives in Skipton and is very much enjoying the Yorkshire Dales. From a teaching background, she has taught communication skills and other non-clinical courses at Leeds Medical School and elsewhere for many years. Daphne’s primary interests are in health, social, political and environmental issues. She has spent the last five years campaigning against predatory marriage.
Daphne Franks writes about her mother who was victim to predatory marriage. Family members are often not believed, due to...
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