FGM Awareness – Wales

FGM Awareness

This course has been designed to ensure that you possess a theoretical knowledge and practical skills in spotting and understanding FGM and what actions you should take to make sure the victim is safe.

By the end of the course you should be able to:

Describe the 4 types of Female Genital Mutilation

Understand the effects it has on a victim

Reflect on how thinking and hearing about how Female Genital Mutilation makes you feel

Know how to spot the signs of Female Genital Mutilation

Name the key legislation relating to Female Genital Mutilation

Understand how it applies to different types of work settings

Describe safeguarding procedures around Female Genital Mutilation

Be confident in sign-posting a victim to appropriate support services