The Highland Public Protection Committees have secured one of only four practitioner awareness sessions being delivered nationally. This provides a valuable opportunity to increase professional understanding and preparedness across Highland services. Please ensure you safeguard your diary if you book for this event.
Aim of Training
This introductory awareness session is aimed at practitioners who have limited or no previous knowledge of FGM. It will provide participants with the knowledge and confidence to recognise risk, respond appropriately, and understand available support pathways.
This Training aligns with wider public protection priorities and will strengthen practitioner confidence in recognising and responding to FGM within Highland communities.
Learning Outcomes
· Understand the different types of FGM.
· Recognise key behavioural and physical indicators.
· Develop awareness of the legal framework in Scotland and the wider international context.
· Understand professional safeguarding responsibilities.
· Increase knowledge of referral and support pathways.
· Learn how to respond in a trauma-informed, culturally sensitive, non-stigmatising and supportive manner.
Please note the presentation part of this session will be recorded to be used for training purposes