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Female Genital Mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation Cultural not religious Mainly north Africa Criminal offence in UK since 1985 Since 2003 illegal to take abroad Birth to 15 years old; most 5 - 8yrs In UK: 23,000 girls at risk of FGM Increased medicalisation

Serious Crime Act 2015 Remand into custody Mandatory medical checks Instruct girls to live at a specific address Victims have lifelong anonymity Offence of failing to protect a girl FGM Protection Orders Duty on professionals to notify police

No Medical Benefits Associated Beliefs Cultural identity Gender identity Sexual control Hygiene/Cleanliness No Medical Benefits

High Risk FGM Countries Egypt Mali Sudan Gambia Somalia Guinea Ethiopia Sierra Leone Nigeria Countries where FGM is illegal © 2014 Success In Schools

The following slide shows illustrations of the types of FGM Warning The following slide shows illustrations of the types of FGM

Types of FGM Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 © 2014 Success In Schools

It's free, anonymous and 24 hours. or email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk Worried about FGM? Call the NSPCC Helpline, if you are worried a young person is at risk of, or has had, FGM. It's free, anonymous and 24 hours. 0800 028 3550 or email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk