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These documents raise awareness of female genital mutilation (FGM) and provide advice on preventative measures.
Get help and support if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')
Female genital mutilation (FGM) guidance, case studies and support materials for local authorities, professional services and specialist voluntary organisations.
Information and suppport about FGM for healthcare professionals.
Apply to get a court protection order if you or someone you know is a victim or in danger of female genital mutilation (FGM) (also known as 'female circumcision' or 'female genital cutting')
Videos to help healthcare professionals understand, safeguard and care for women and girls affected by female genital mutilation (FGM).
Resources explaining healthcare professionals' duty to report cases of female genital mutilation (FGM) in girls under 18.
Gives relevant professionals and the police an understanding of the female genital mutilation (FGM) mandatory reporting duty.
Use this form to make an application with the family court for a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) protection order.
Form FGM003: Application to vary, extend or discharge a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Protection Order.
Fact sheet, with translations, for communities on mandatory reporting of female genital mutilation.
Practical help to support NHS organisations developing new safeguarding policies and procedures for female genital mutilation (FGM).
Form FGM007: Application to be joined as, or cease to be, a party to a Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) Protection Order.
This outlines what FGM is, the legislation and penalties involved and the help and support available. The statement is often referred to as a health passport.
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