Bloodlines monologues
Bloodlines
Bloodlines is an interactive theatre training resource for multi-agency professionals.
This reflective learning resource is aimed at all professionals working with girls who could be at risk of or have undergone FGM.
Listen to the Bloodlines audio file, watch the monologues of Jata and her teacher, Mr. Leigh, and use the questions provided to reflect on the storyline and what you would do.
Jata Wainaina, a 15-year-old student at Leyton Academy for Girls, is a Kikuyu Kenyan from Naivasha. She arrived in the UK in 2008 with her mum, dad, and younger sister Makena (now 11 years old).
Jata has just informed her teacher, Andrew Leigh, that her family is going on holiday to her auntie Filista’s place near Nairobi in Kenya, where her sister Makena will be having a “party thing” that isn’t a birthday party, and she will need to relax after. Jata has already had her party and does not want to go on the holiday.
Part 1. Jata and Mr Leigh
Listen to Mr Leigh as he discusses his concerns with Jata after Jata’s friend discloses Jata is worried about an upcoming holiday.
Part 2 – Jata
Reflective Questions for Professionals
- What is Jata worried about?
- How would Jata be feeling?
- Who could Jata speak to?
- Has Jata made a disclosure?
- How can Jata be reassured and supported?
Reflective Questions
- What are Mr Leigh’s concerns?
- How would Mr Leigh be feeling?
- Does Mr Leigh have a mandatory duty to report to the police?
- Which members of staff could Mr Leigh speak to for advice?
- What should Mr Leigh do next?
- What would you do next?
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