This leaflet explores what FGM Protection Orders are, who can apply and how they can be used. This resource is aimed at families, but can be useful for professionals who want to know more about FGMPO’s.
Profession: Social Care
FGM Medical Examination: Animation
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 booklet has been designed to be used by social workers with children.
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.
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.
FGM Online Assessment Tool for Social Workers
Use this tool to help assess cases where there is a concern around FGM.
The tool will help you identify:
- what risks are present
- what safety factors are present or need to be developed
- other information to help you decide what steps to take
It usually takes about 15 minutes to complete.
This is to be used by social work practitioners only and does not replace professional judgement
Potential Health Consequences of FGM: Infographic
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.
FGM Direct Work Toolkit
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.