Use this tool to help assess cases where there is a concern around FGM.
The tool will help you identify:
It usually takes about 15 minutes to complete.
This is to be used by social work practitioners only and does not replace professional judgement
This infographic, developed by the National FGM Centre, covers the health consequences of each type of FGM. This includes both short and long term. This can be used with professionals, families and communities to educate around the harmful consequences of FGM.
This Toolkit is to support professionals educate and explore views with children and parent(s)/carer(s) on FGM. The pack contains activity plans, resources and more to enable professionals to work effectively with families and children around FGM. This Toolkit has been designed to be used by social workers and family support workers with parent(s)/carer(s), children and young people.
Listen to Lucy as she talks about her experience of Breast Ironing in Cameroon.
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?
This fact sheet covers: