Last updated by Stephanie.Rosser@essex.gov.uk on Wednesday, March 13, 2024

This Lecture Series on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is delivered by Valerie Lolomari, Women of Grace and is aimed at frontline workers and managers – those working with victims, families and perpetrators of domestic abuse.

Wednesday 27 March 2024,  10:00 – 11:30 via Microsoft Teams

Learning Objectives:

• To raise awareness of what FGM is, the harms and the reasons why it happens.
• Recognise warning signs that FGM is either planned or has taken place.
• Identify professional responsibilities, best practice for opening up conversation and encouraging disclosure, and routes to support.
• To share lived experiences of FGM and of the work of Women of Grace.

For more information and to attend the session visit the SETDAB website.