Domestic Abuse and Intervention Service: An Introduction to FGM and the Hackney FGM protocol

Date & Time:

Tuesday 29 April 2025 (12:00 - 13:30)

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Venue:

Webinar, Online

Detail:

1.5  hour online briefing for professionals on FGM (Female Genital Mutlilation) covering the following topics:

  • What is FGM? 
  • Types of FGM
  • Short term and long term health impacts 
  • Key points
  • When and why does it occur? 
  • Prevelance of FGM both globally and locally
  • FGM and the law (includes laws around virginity testing and hymenoplasty)
  • Risk factors that future FGM may occur
  • Indicators that it may have already taken place  
  • Safeguarding, Responding, Referring
  • Support services and resources

Participants will:

  • Gain understanding of what FGM is and the types. 
  • Gain understanding of the short and long term health impacts women face who have suffered FGM
  • Gain understanding on the prevalance of FGM 
  • Gain understanding on the laws around FGM 
  • Gain confidence on responding to FGM concerns and or disclosures.

Places Available:

100

Further Information:

Type:

Webinar

Enquiries:

dais@hackney.gov.uk

Trainer:

Emma McManus, Anila Ismali Domestic Abuse and Intervention Service

Venue Details:

Webinar, Online