FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)

Target Audience

All professionals and volunteers working at all levels within Police Scotland, Social Work, the NHS, Education and the Voluntary Sector.

Aim

Attendees will gain more insight into Female Genital Mutilation and the procedures to be followed by all professionals dealing with concerns about this traditional practice.

Note: This event is a deeper dive into FGM. It is recommended that ahead of attending this event or wanting a broader understanding of Honour Based Abuse, please attend the Honour Based Abuse, Awareness and Response event beforehand.

Content:

• Overview and history of FGM and some of the myths that continue to perpetuate it.
• Physical and Mental Health implications.
• Statistics and Prevalence.
• FGM and Child Protection.
• Protective and Non-protective views.
• Guiding Principles and Practical Steps for professional response by professionals in different agencies.
• Practical exercises.