Listen to Lucy as she talks about her experience of Breast Ironing in Cameroon.
Document Type: Resources
What is Breast Ironing (Flattening) – Video
This video covers: What is Breast Ironing? – Why do people practice it? – What are the health and legal consequences of the practice? – What are peoples safeguarding responsibilities?
Breast Ironing Factsheet
This fact sheet covers:
- What Breast Ironing is, prevalence and reasons for practice
- The law
- Risks and Indicators
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.
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.
Question Guide for Social Workers: Exploring Faith or Belief within an Assessment
Depending on the information shared in the referral, this question guide can be used by social workers to ensure that faith or belief is explored with families within a holistic assessment, to assess the impact faith or belief has on parenting practices and capacity. Social workers should use their professional judgement regarding which questions are relevant and appropriate to ask.