FGM (Female Genital Mutilation)

Overview

This comprehensive one day course aims to enhance knowledge and awareness of the issues surrounding FGM. The training explores what action needs to be taken if you encounter a child or woman who has had, or is at risk of, FGM.

Who is FGM (Female Genital Mutilation) aimed at?

Anyone working with children and families where FGM may be a risk

Course Length

1 day

Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course, participants will understand:

• The difference between FGM, FMG, FC and other related terms within this arena. including the WHO definition.
• The practice and context of FGM and the consequences of it for victims/survivors. i.e crimes of control, women as property, religious/cultural connotations.
• The risk factors to look-out for.
• The emotional, psychological, physical, health implications and changes such procedure creates. i.e. Trauma, UR, Dyspareuria etc
• The law procedures in relation to FGM i.e. Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, Serious Crime Act 2000
• The practice and religious/ cultural issues of FGM
• Where to go to for more advice and information
• How to use the 7 point ‘trauma-informed’ support tool to aid service users who come in to contact with that my have experienced FGM.