Episode 9 – International Day for Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation 2023: Working towards ending FGM in the UK
In today’s podcast, Lin our police and justice lead is joined with our guest speaker, Suzanne Jackson who is from South Yorkshire Police and is their Domestic Abuse Risk Assessor Manager/DA Champion and the Force Lead for HBA, Forced Marriage and FGM.
Suzanne will be sharing the event occurring on Monday 6th February. The event is solely for law enforcement and professionals who are involved in FGM investigations. Suzanne shares her passion around the subject and desire to eradicate FGM.
If anyone listening and has been affected by FGM please contact your local police or other support services below;
Children and young people can get support from Childline if they’re worried about or have experienced FGM. Childline has lots of helpful advice on FGM, including how to get help and fears about speaking up. Calls to 0800 1111 are free and confidential.
For parents
If you’re worried a child is at risk of or has already had FGM, call our free, anonymous dedicated FGM helpline on 0800 028 3550 or email [email protected].
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