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Female genital mutilation (FGM) knowledge and practice hub

Author: Community Care Inform

Updated Date: 15 August 2016

Publication Date: 2016-04-26

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Introduction

Learning points Good practice in safeguarding girls from FGM, such as the use of protection orders and the national risk indication system. Signs that a girl could be at risk of FGM, either immediately or in the longer term, or that FGM has occurred. What social workers need to do if FGM has occurred, including […]

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Title * Female genital mutilation (FGM) knowledge and practice hub

Date * 25-04-2018 (dd-mm-yyyy)

URL https://www.ccinform.co.uk/knowledge-hubs/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-knowledge-and-practice-hub/

Learning Use the boxes below to record what you have learned from this activity. Everything you write will be stored in your Inform account and you can export all the information as a Word file or print it off. When you have to renew your social work registration with the HCPC, you can include this as evidence of continuing professional development.

1. What have you learned from this activity?

2. How will it improve your practice?

3. How will it benefit service users?

4. Next steps (any additional learning you need in this area)?

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Title * Female genital mutilation (FGM) knowledge and practice hub

Date * 25-04-2018 (dd-mm-yyyy)

URL https://www.ccinform.co.uk/knowledge-hubs/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-knowledge-and-practice-hub/

Learning Use the boxes below to record what you have learned from this activity. Everything you write will be stored in your Inform account and you can export all the information as a Word file or print it off. When you have to renew your social work registration with Social Care Wales, you can include this as evidence of post-registration training and learning.

1. What have you learned from this activity?

2. How has it contributed to your practice?

3. How much time have you spent on this activity?

4. Next steps (any additional learning you need in this area)?

For more details, visit Social Care Wales

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() Female genital mutilation (FGM) knowledge and practice hub. Knowledge Hubs.
Community Care Inform
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https://www.ccinform.co.uk/knowledge-hubs/female-genital-mutilation-fgm-knowledge-and-practice-hub/
[accessed: 25 April 2018]

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