Forced marriage, transnational abandonment and female genital mutilation (FGM) are serious human rights violations. In the Netherlands alone, hundreds to thousands of people are at risk each year. Although the Dutch government is committed to preventing these practices and protecting (potential) victims, the current approach has been found to be insufficient.Legal instruments are available, particularly child protection measures, yet interviews and focus groups show that these are used only to a limited extent in practice. Professionals report challenges in early identification, risk assessment, inter-agency cooperation, and in the legal possibilities to intervene in a timely and effective manner.This study compares the Netherlands with Belgium, Denmark, Norway and the United Kingdom. The report provides an overview of the legal frameworks in these countries and highlights inspiring practices. In the United Kingdom, civil protection orders are available that can be deployed swiftly and are enforceable under criminal law if breached. The analysis shows that a hybrid approach, inspired by the British model, also holds potential to structurally strengthen protection in the Netherlands. The report concludes with concrete recommendations aimed at developing a more effective and preventive protection framework.Below you will find the full report, an executive summary and a factsheet outlining the key findings.