Honour Based Abuse

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM)

The GOV.UK website provides the following up to date guidance and resources for use when dealing with FGM:

Policies and procedures

The Norfolk Safeguarding Children Partnership (NSCP) have published their FGM policy (opens new window) on their website.

Training

As part of the whole school training package an FGM module has been created for use with staff. See the My School webpages (opens new window).

Recognising and preventing FGM (opens new window) is a free e-learning tool provided by the Home Office. It gives an introduction to FGM and the action you must take to protect girls who may be at risk. You will need to register to take part.

More support and information

Norfolk Constabulary issued honour based abuse, forced marriage and female genital mutilation professional guidance in 2016. Download the guidance (PDF, 1 MB).

The NSPCC website (opens new window) has the contact details for a free 24-hour helpline, together with advice and guidance about FGM.

The National FGM Centre (opens new window) is a partnership between Barnardo's and the Local Government Association (LGA) to achieve a systems change in the provision of services for girls and women affected by female genital mutilation (FGM). The Centre works closely with key partners from Local Authorities, Health, Education, Police, and the voluntary sector to achieve its vision and aims. The website provides information regarding the response to FGM.

Forced Marriage

The GOV.UK website provides the following up to date guidance and resources for use when dealing with Forced Marriage:
Multi-agency statutory guidance for dealing with forced marriage and Multi-agency practice guidelines: Handling cases of forced marriage (accessible version) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)