Responding to Female Genital Mutilation Workshop

Responding to Female Genital Mutilation Workshop

To increase the knowledge, awareness and understanding of professionals of the practice of FGM among specific UK practicing communities. To strengthen cultural competency skills and multi-agency cooperation and working in relation to safeguarding girls at risk

Target Audience: Groups 2 - 4 Those in regular contact or have a period of intense but irregular contact, with children, young people and/or parents/carers including all health clinical staff, who may be in a position to identify concerns about maltreatment. Members of the workforce who work predominantly with children, young people and/or their parents/carers and who could potentially contribute to assessing, planning, intervening and reviewing the needs of a child and parenting capacity where there are safeguarding concerns. Members of the workforce who have particular responsibilities in relation to undertaking section 47 enquiries, including professionals from health, education, police and children’s social care; those who work with complex cases and social work staff responsible for co-ordinating assessments of children in need.

Aims & Objectives: By the end of this half day course participants will have

• Better understanding of the practice of FGM and social and cultural context in relation to FGM in the UK
• Increased their knowledge of the UK law, safeguarding policies and procedures, challenges and relevant resources
• Discussed the warning signs and risk factors
• Gained insight on provisioning of appropriate care and support to women and girls affected by FGM and explore the role of statutory agencies and key professionals in tackling FGM
• Explored practical issues and strategies for working with individuals, communities and stakeholders to tackle FGM

The Woolwich Centre is opposite the Town Hall, with the entrance on Wellington Street.

Train:           
Woolwich Arsenal

DLR:                    
Woolwich Arsenal

Tube:
North Greenwich then bus 422, 161, 472

Buses:                
249,178,161,180,177,291,122,386,380,53,51,54,244,422,96,472

Parking:
There is Multi-storey car parking in Calderwood St and Meter parking