Female Genital Mutilation. Flashcards
What is the purpose of the female genital mutilation 2003 legislation.
This legislation assesses the number of fgm that occurs in girls under 18. Protects girl and women from fgm. Stops fgm.
What are the key points of the female genital mutilation 2003 legislation.
It’s illegal to help or cover up fgm.
More increased consequences for people who commit fgm eg. Fines and sentences.
Fgm is illegal in the uk.
It’s illegal to go abroad for fgm and then return to the uk.
Illegal for girls to do fgm on themselves with encouragement.
Information of fgm and the signs.
Implementation of the female genital mutilation 2003 legislation.
Know your children and families well, any concerns reported to dsl,be aware of the children at risk, have refresher courses so staff know if there is any changes in legislations and rules.
What’s the purpose of the multi-agency statuary guidance on female genial mutilation 2020.
Provides advice and support to professionals with the responsibility to safeguard and support those affected or at risk of fgm. Shows professionals their safeguarding responsibility.
What’s are the key points of the multi-agency statuary guidance on female genial mutilation 2020.
To provide information about FGM including the law and what should be followed in england and wales.
Provides advice and support to front line professionals of how to support girls who have undergone or are going to undergo FGM.
Lines out how to identify a girl at risk of FGM and the signs.
Implementation of the multi-agency statuary guidance on female genial mutilation 2020 in setting.
Ensures practitioners are able to identify the signs of FGM and know their responsibilities.
This means practitioners have a responsibility to stop fgm.
This means fgm cases will lower in the uk.
Factors that make FGM more likely.
Lower wealth
Less education
Being married
Being in certain cultures
Young girls
Children and families that have experienced FGM before.
Rural areas
Typically in an African family.
Families that hold extremist views.
Signs that FGM is going to take place in the near future.
Knowing that FGM has happened to other member of their family. \
Talking about having a special procedure or know specifics of it.
Going on a long holiday to a foreign place.
Increased interests in genitals
Asking for advice
Less involved in the UK society.
Signs that FGM has already taken place.
Not doing PE
Difficulty standing walking or sitting.
Spending longer in the toilet.
Unusual menstrual problems.
Soreness and infection of the genitals.
