Newsletter Articles

Below is a selection of articles that have been featured in our quarterly newsletter. We are grateful to all of our guest writers for taking the time to write these pieces. If you are interested in writing for us please contact us.

Project Violet: Responding to Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief – A Police Perspective

In this article, Inspector Allen Davis talks about Project Violet, the Metropolitan Police Service’s response to CALFB. Allen gives advice to professional and covers some of the reasons why a child may be accused.

By Insp. Allen Davis
Inspector – Continuous Policing Improvement Command, MPS

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Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief (CALFB)

In this article, Lisa writes about CALFB in the context of the UK, including prevalence, the challenges for practitioners and the the current action plan in place to tackle the abuse.

By Dr Lisa Oakley
CPsychol, SF HEA, Chair of National working group for child abuse linked to faith or belief, Senior Lecturer Psychology

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Looking ahead and learning from the past

In this article Leethen talks about his first year at the Centre, the challenges he has faced, lessons learnt and what the Centre is looking forward to in the new year.

By Leethen Bartholomew
Head of the National FGM Centre

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A-Sisterhood Visit to the Centre

In this Article Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers (barrister, former Commonwealth Games athlete & Miss Universe GB) and Paula (director of A-Sisterhood) talk about their recent visit to the Centre.

By Dee-Ann Kentish Rogers
barrister, former Commonwealth Games athlete & Miss Universe GB and Paula, director of A-Sisterhood

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A Barrister’s Perspective on the Challenges of Applying for FGM Protection Orders

In this article, Charlotte writes about “A Barrister’s Perspective on the Challenges of Applying for FGM Protection Orders”. Including what FGM Protection Orders are, the thresholds for applications and the evidence that is required to support the one.

By Dr Charlotte Proudman
Barrister – Family Law and Public law

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A Few Words from our FGM Appeal Chair

In this article, Anita Goyal talks about her work with the National FGM Centre, why she got involved and what she has learnt during her time. Anita also talks about the events she has organised with the Centre, from a Fashion Show to a Conference and more.

By Anita Goyal
Director and trustee of the Hemraj Goyal Foundation

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Swedish School Nurses Visit to the Centre

In this article, Anna Gun and Agnetha talk about their recent visit to the Centre to learn about how we work with children and young people and how they have implemented it in Sweden.

By Anna Lorentzson, Gun Geschwind and Agnetha Edgren Mårtegård
School Nurses

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Protecting girls at the border

In this article, Haley describes what is it like “Protecting girls at the border”. She discusses Operation Limelight and her experience spotting girls at risk leaving and coming into the UK.

By Hayley Benson
Former Border Force Higher Officer

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