Law, Guidance and Policy – Page 6

Care of women and girls living with female genital mutilation: a clinical handbook

This publication distils the evidence-informed recommendations into a practical and user-friendly tool for everyday use by health-care providers. It covers a wide range of health topics in nine chapters, ranging from basic knowledge and communication skills to management of a range of complications. Moreover, it describes how to offer first-line mental and sexual health support as part of comprehensive care to address multiple aspects of women’s health and well-being.

Responding to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) In Scotland – Multi Agency Guidance

This guidance provides a framework within which agencies and practitioners can develop and agree processes for working collaboratively and individually to promote the safety and wellbeing of women and girls and supplements agencies and organisations own policies and procedures on FGM.

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

NHS organisations have statutory guidance and responsibilities to make sure that staff are appropriately training in relation to Female genital mutilation (FGM). These training standards set out how to achieve this. This document breaks down the training requirements for all staff up to those in specialised roles.

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.

How to talk about FGM position paper

Through this position paper, the End FGM European Network sets out its approach to language in the global movement to End FGM. It is intended for any person seeking information on FGM and the vocabulary used in the field, and is of particular interest to the media and other professionals reporting on the subject or in contact with FGM survivors and FGM-affected communities.

FGM Guidance for Schools

The purpose of this guidance is to equip professionals in education settings to respond to concerns regarding girls at risk of FGM. Within this document, you will find:

General information on FGM & the law
FGM risk indicators
Requirements of the RSE guidance regarding FGM
How to explore concerns with children and parents/carers
A resource on how to explore concerns and make referrals to children’s social care

Exploring Concerns Around Faith and Belief – Guidance for organisations working with children and families

In the guidance we provide an overview of what child abuse linked to faith or belief is and provide useful advice and guidance to frontline professionals working with children and young people. The aim of the document is to enable frontline professionals to develop the skills needed to have conversations with children and parent(s)/carer(s) about faith and belief. The document includes information on the risk indicators and signs of CALFB.