This guide is aimed at professionals who provide services to children, young people and their families, whether they work in the statutory, community or private sectors, who undertake or contribute to assessments under the UNOCINI Assessment Framework.
Document Type: Law, Guidance and Policy
Male Circumcision: London Safeguarding Children Board Child Protection Procedures
Guidance and procedures regarding male circumcision. Male circumcision is legal in the UK, if both parents agree, but this does not mean it cannot be a safeguarding issue.
The Serious Crime Act: 2015
Section 70(1) of the Serious Crime Act 2015 amends section 4 of the FGM Act 2003 to extend the extra-territorial powers of the law to further protect victims of FGM. It also introduces victim anonymity to victims of FGM similar to that of victims of sexual exploitation. The Serious Crime Act introduces civil measures to protect girls or women who have suffered or are believed to be at risk from FGM. It also introduces a mandatory reporting duty to report known cases of FGM that applies to all regulated professionals.
The right to choose: multi-agency statutory guidance for dealing with forced marriage
FGM can be linked to forced marriage, as in certain communities where forced marriage is found, women are forced to undergo FGM before marriage. The multi-agency statutory guidance for dealing with forced marriage is for all persons and bodies who exercise public function in relation to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
“Do No Harm” – Guidance for FGM prevention campaigns
This Guidance sets out to examine the pitfalls of FGM prevention campaigns and suggests strategies to avoid them.
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM): A Councillor’s Guide
The Councillor’s Guide aims to give councillors an introduction to the issues surrounding FGM, and give some consideration as to how it can be tackled in their areas.The Guide identifies three ways Councillors can play a role in tackling FGM.
Major Investigation & Public Protection: Female Genital Mutilation
This APP guidance is designed to raise awareness of and demystify the practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) for officers and those they work with so that it can be more proactively prevented and prosecuted.
Delivering compassionate care in school nursing: A case of female genital mutilation. (Requires subscription to journal)
This article examines a case study of a school nurse’s involvement with a family at risk of FGM. Although the children were safeguarded appropriately, opportunities were missed to support the family to address the psychological impact of FGM. Specialist services designed to work with communities where FGM is practiced exist around the UK but are few in number and have limited resources.
FGM: Frequently Asked Questions. A Campaigner’s Guide for Young People
This guide gives easy to understand answers to the frequently asked questions on FGM. It is aimed at a young audience but the information can be used with a wider audience.
Female Genital Mutilation: Information, Services & Support Guide
The guide is produced as a resource for use in schools by young people and adults who work with young people. It provides basic information on FGM and related health and social issues. It aims to increase awareness of the law and about child protection issues and also offers ideas for helping girls at risk of FGM. The guide provides information of specialist health and support services in the UK.