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 the duty to report known cases involving under-18s to the police.
Resources in this hub can help you meet point 5 of the Knowledge and skills statement for child and family practitioners: Abuse and neglect of children.
Birmingham City Council v Sarfraz Riaz and Others (2015)
The judgement in this case cited recent amendments to the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003, which inserted automatic lifelong anonymity protection for any victim of FGM.
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Brackenbridge argues that "[t]he interpersonal dynamics of sexual abuse in sport are similar to those in other settings but exacerbated by some key situational differences" (Brackenbridge, 2008).
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Brackenbridge, C. (2008) Child Protection in Sport. Guide.
Community Care Inform Children [online].
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