The Home Office: Using e-learning to combat FGM
The Home Office: Using e-learning to combat FGM
3 PagesCASE STUDY A Virtual College Case Study The Home Office: Using e-learning to combat FGMFemale Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a procedure where the female genital organs are injured or changed and there is no medical reason for this. A 2015 study estimated that approximately 137,000 women and girls who have migrated to England and Wales are living with the consequences of FGM. The Home Offi ce identifi ed that professionals who have responsibilities to safeguard and support women and girls would benefi t from accessible training on FGM. The background The solution The challenge “ “ Engaging learners with a clear narrative The Home Offi ce identifi ed that effective, multi- agency training for safeguarding professionals would help improve the support and protection provided to wome
