This guide, developed by 28 Too Many, is aimed at teachers and helps them understand safeguarding of children in general, and from FGM in particular. This workshop covers the following topics: What is Safeguarding?, Safeguarding Legislation; The UNCRC and The African Charter, Safeguarding Issues in your community and the 4 P’s of Safeguarding.
Country: England and Wales
FGM Training Pack for African Diaspora Communities: Teachers Guide
This pack from 28 to Many contains two lesson plans, of approximately 50 minutes each. It could also be used in smaller bite size sessions as each lesson is clearly divided into a few sections.This resource is designed for use in secondary schools but could also be used in youth and community groups. The material is aimed at students, specifically those between the ages of 12 and 14. There are accompanying powerpoint slides and a video that should be used with this resource, they can both be found following the read more link.
FGM Legislation in the UK – Infographic
A one-page infographic that highlights the key pieces of legislation in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. This includes information on Mandatory Reporting Duties, FGM Specific Laws and the Serious Crime Act 2015.
Female Genital Mutilation: Standards for training healthcare professionals
Commissioning services to meet the needs of women and girls with Female genital mutilation (FGM)
This document contains recommendations for commissioners to make sure services meet the needs of women and girls with Female genital mutilation (FGM) and to safeguard those at risk. This includes top 10 recommendations for commissioning quality services.
Breast Flattening Map
This map covers where Breast Ironing/Flattening is recorded to happen. This map has been developed from the study “Understanding Breast “Ironing”: A Study of the Methods, Motivations, and Outcomes of Breast Flattening Practices in Cameroon” by Rebecca Tapscott, 2012.
Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief – Leaflet
This leaflet contains information on what CALFB is, the risk indicators and signs a child is undergoing CALFB and what professionals should do if they are concerned.
Insights from Communities In Ending FGM and other Harmful Practices In the London Borough of Hillingdon
The National FGM Centre (NFGMC) was commissioned by the London Borough of Hillingdon (LBH) to undertake a community research project focused on developing insight into communities’ views and attitudes about harmful practices. The research was facilitated by and done in partnership with community organisations, and the data collection method involved the use of focus groups. A number of focus groups were conducted with 63 men and women form diverse backgrounds. The approach involved taking an asset based approach in view of the fact that, communities are the experts and are the conduit through which change is possible. The London Borough of Hillingdon’s aim is to use the findings of the focus groups to inform their broader violence against women and girls’ (VAWG) strategy.
COVID-19 and Gender Based Violence
An infographic highlighting the link between COVID-19 and gender based violence including domestic abuse and access to services.
R v N (Female Genital Mutilation) Sentencing Remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple
THE HON. MRS JUSTICE WHIPPLE DBE In the Central Criminal Court R v N (Female Genital Mutilation) Sentencing Remarks of Mrs Justice Whipple 8 March 2019. Including information on the first FGM Conviction in the UK and case information. The mother was sentenced for 13 years in total (11 years for FGM).