This booklet has been designed to share good practice around the medical examination required to determine whether a girl has undergone FGM or not, and facilitate conversation with parent(s)/ carer(s) and professionals.
This booklet has been designed to be used by social workers with parent(s)/carer(s) and other professionals.
The Centre recognises that the UCLH service is a unique example of good practice and other services available nationally differ in their service provision e.g. the majority of other clinics do not offer a play therapist.
The Centre recommends that the booklet be used to:
Parent/carer(s) can be present at all stages unless:
Professionals should bear in mind that any outcomes of the medical examination may be used as evidence in court, and the health professionals present called to give evidence in court.
The Centre is able to provide advice and support to professionals working on an FGM cases. You can get in touch directly by email or over the phone. For our contact details click here.
This animation has been developed to help prepare a girl who is due to undergo an examination. The animation follows the story of Lisa, exploring what happens at different stages and prompts for the child to ask questions.
This animation has been designed to be used by social workers with children.
The Centre recommends that the animation be used to:
