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
Booking:
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Further Information:
Type:
Webinar
Enquiries:
dais@hackney.gov.uk
Trainer:
Emma McManus, Anila Ismali Domestic Abuse and Intervention Service
Venue Details:
Webinar, Online