Harmful Cultural Practices - An introduction to Female Genital Mutilation

This training has been developed by Hampshire, they have kindly made it available to Portsmouth colleagues

Learning Outcomes

• Increase your knowledge and understanding on FGM including the types of FGM and why/how its performed
• Improve your understanding of the prevalence of FGM including locally within Hampshire areas
• Understand the legal frameworks on FGM
• Gain understanding into your roles and responsibilities in relation to FGM
• Identify who is ‘at risk’ of FGM
• Understand the key health risks and consequences of FGM
• Reinforcing the local referral procedure within Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton