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Female Genital Mutilation ½ day

Duration

½ day

Course Overview



FGM is a form of child abuse and violence against women and girls, and therefore should be dealt with as part of existing child and adult protection structures, policies and procedures. This training course provides the opportunity to explore practical ways to create an open and supportive environment, it allows for local issues to be explored, and it provides the space for discussion.

Learning Outcomes


  • Definition of FGM
  • FGM knowledge check
  • Risk Indicators
  • Mandatory Reporting Duty and Legislation
  • Survivor Stories
  • Methods of Delivery



    Attendees are provided with course handouts for use on the day and for future reference. The trainer uses a variety of visual presentation, flipchart work, plenary discussion and subgroup work to ensure that all course objectives are met, while providing a safe, open forum for delegates to exchange views and practices.

    • Course Content
    • Audience
    • Training Considerations
    • Certification
    • Related Courses

    Course Content

    Upon completion of this course delegates should be able to:
  • Understand why FGM happens and recognise the types of FGM and potential community issues
  • Explore the impact that FGM has on the victim's health -including children - through survivor stories
  • Identify risk indicators before/after FGM has taken place
  • Have awareness of new legislation
  • Assess and manage risk to increase safety of victims and children
  • Know the resources and support services available
  • Target Audience

    Education (both teachers and students), Social Care, Health, Police, Voluntary Sector etc.

    Training Considerations

    There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

    Certification

    Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.

    Related Courses

    Radicalisation
    Child Sexual Exploitation
    Honour-Based Abuse & Forced Marriage
    Domestic Violence Awareness
     
    Female Genital Mutilation ½ day
    Duration: ½ day

    Course overview:

    FGM is a form of child abuse and violence against women and girls, and therefore should be dealt with as part of existing child and adult protection structures, policies and procedures. This training course provides the opportunity to explore practical ways to create an open and supportive environment, it allows for local issues to be explored, and it provides the space for discussion.

    Learning Outcomes:

    · Definition of FGM
    · FGM knowledge check
    · Risk Indicators
    · Mandatory Reporting Duty and Legislation
    · Survivor Stories

    Methods of delivery:

    Attendees are provided with course handouts for use on the day and for future reference. The trainer uses a variety of visual presentation, flipchart work, plenary discussion and subgroup work to ensure that all course objectives are met, while providing a safe, open forum for delegates to exchange views and practices.



    LEARNING OBJECTIVES
    Upon completion of this course delegates should be able to:

    · Understand why FGM happens and recognise the types of FGM and potential community issues
    · Explore the impact that FGM has on the victim's health -including children - through survivor stories
    · Identify risk indicators before/after FGM has taken place
    · Have awareness of new legislation
    · Assess and manage risk to increase safety of victims and children
    · Know the resources and support services available



    TARGET AUDIENCE
    Education (both teachers and students), Social Care, Health, Police, Voluntary Sector etc.

    TRAINING CONSIDERATIONS
    There are no pre-training requirements for this course.

    CERTIFICATION
    Upon completion of the course, the delegates will receive a certificate of attendance.


    RELATED COURSES
    Radicalisation
    Child Sexual Exploitation
    Honour-Based Abuse & Forced Marriage
    Domestic Violence Awareness

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