"To force an adoption" means to compel or pressure someone or a family to legally take in a child and become their adoptive parents, even if they may not have initially wanted or intended to do so. Full definition
People affected by forced adoption policies and practices may have the same relationship issues as anyone else, as well as some related to their past experiences. (relationshipsvictoria.com.au)
The impacts of forced adoption are wide ranging and can extend beyond mothers, fathers, adopted persons and family members. (relationshipswa.org.au)
The Compass team has been trained in working with people affected by forced adoption policies and practices. (relationshipsvictoria.com.au)