This legal guidance sets out how prosecutors should apply the Code for Crown Prosecutors (the Code) when considering any offences which fall within the definition of So-Called Honour Based Abuse (SCHBA) (or “Honour” Based Abuse).
Profession: All Professionals
Breast ironing: A Clandestine Variant of Gender-based Violence in Africa
This review article examines the phenomenon of breast ironing within the broader context of GBV in Africa, exploring its prevalence, sociocultural roots, health consequences and societal implications, prevention challenges and strategies for intervention.
Understanding Witchcraft, Spirit Possession and Ritualistic Abuse
A document that helps you to understand the issues, as well as what to do if you think someone is at risk
Female Genital Trauma: Guidelines for working therapeutically with survivors of Female Genital Mutilation
These guidelines provide recommendations for psychological therapists and counsellors working with women who have undergone female genital mutilation / cutting (FGM/C). They are designed to facilitate therapy with adult women and not children.
Child Abuse Linked to Faith or Belief – Leaflet
This leaflet contains information on what CALFB is, the risk indicators and signs a child is undergoing CALFB and what professionals should do if they are concerned.
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.
London Assembly – Tackling FGM in London
This report provides findings and recommendations compiled from the London Assembly Conference in January 2017, which are directed at the Mayor to champion the fight against FGM in London and translate his promised into actions.
Models of care and care pathways to support mental health and wellbeing of looked after children: Findings of call for evidence
This document presents the findings of a call for evidence to develop models of care and care pathways to support the mental health and wellbeing of looked after children. A free SCIE account is needed to download the full report.
Scotland’s National Action Plan to Tackle FGM (2016-2020)
This National Action Plan builds on work that has been happening across Scotland, bringing together best practice alongside Scotland’s national plan, and will help ensure that the necessary steps are taken to put Scotland’s commitment to protecting girls and women from harm into practice.
Understanding the Needs of Children in Northern Ireland
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.