VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN & GIRLS
The term ‘violence against women and girls’ refers to acts of violence or abuse that we know disproportionately affect women and girls. Crimes and behaviour covered by this term include rape and other sexual offences, domestic abuse, stalking, ‘honour’-based abuse (including female genital mutilation forced marriage, and ‘honour’ killings), as well as many others, including offences committed online
We talk about VAWG being abuse towards women and girls, because we know these behaviours disproportionately affect them, but above forms of harm can happen to all victims, including boys and men.
ENOUGH CAMPAIGN
National UK Government VAWG campaign containing advice, support and links to reporting
https://enough.campaign.gov.uk/
NO EXCUSE FOR ABUSE
Regional VAWG campaign from the West Midlands Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner
https://www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/no-excuse-for-abuse/
DOMESTIC ABUSE
For information and links, including e'learning, in relation to Domestic Abuse please visit: https://www.dudleysafeandsound.org/domesticabuse
FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION (FGM)
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO TOLERANCE OF FGM
Information from the UN on the international day of zero tolerance of FGM: https://www.un.org/en/observances/female-genital-mutilation-day View #EndFGM animations from Woven Ink: https://www.wovenink.co.uk/endfgm-animations
NATIONAL GUIDANCE
National guidance in relation to FGM can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/female-genital-mutilation-resource-pack/female-genital-mutilation-resource-pack#legislation
REGIONAL GUIDANCE
This procedure provides guidance for frontline professionals and their managers, individuals in local communities and community groups such as faith and leisure groups http://westmidlands.procedures.org.uk/pkplt/regional-safeguarding-guidance/female-genital-mutilation
PETALS FOR PROFESSIONALS
Petals for Professionals is a new online resource which explains the legal responsibilities of professionals and provides information on where to get further help and advice: http://petals.coventry.ac.uk/professionals/
PETALS APP
This web app is for young people, both girls and boys living in the UK who want to find out more about
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) http://petals.coventry.ac.uk/
IKWRO
IKWRO helps Middle Eastern and Afghan women and girls who are living in the UK, providing confidential advice on issues including domestic violence, “Honour” Based Violence, Forced Marriage, Child Marriage, Female Genital Mutilation, separation and divorce, child custody, housing and benefits http://ikwro.org.uk/need-help-now/
NATIONAL FGM CENTRE - GUIDANCE FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES AND CHARTER
This guidance outlines what schools and colleges should consider and the action they should take when concerns are raised regarding a range of issues, including harmful practices such as FGM:
http://nationalfgmcentre.org.uk/harmful-practices/mps-guidance-for-schools-and-colleges/
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
For educational resources and session plans please visit:
FGM E'LEARNING
FREE DUDLEY SAFEGAURDING PEOPLE PARTNERSHIP E'LEARNING
This training has been designed for multi-agency staff and volunteers working in Dudley who have regular contact with children and young people who may be at risk of becoming a victim of Female Genital Mutilation. This is a level 2 course.
FREE HOME OFFICE E'LEARNING
Female Genital Mutilation: Recognising and Preventing FGM - A free online safeguarding training course developed for the Home Office by Virtual College. This course is useful for anyone who is interested in gaining an overview of FGM, particularly frontline staff in healthcare, police, border force and children’s social care. https://www.virtual-college.co.uk/resources/free-courses/recognising-and-preventing-fgm
FORCED MARRIAGE / HONOUR BASED ABUSE
For information and links, including e'learning, in relation to Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse visit: https://www.dudleysafeandsound.org/forcedmarriage
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND ABUSE
For information and links in relation to Sexual Assault and Abuse visit: https://www.dudleysafeandsound.org/sexual-assault-and-abuse
STALKING
For information and links in relation to Stalking
visit: https://www.dudleysafeandsound.org/stalking
DOCUMENTS & RESOURCES
ENDING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS STRATEGY JULY 2021
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-violence-against-women-and-girls-strategy
GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS (APRIL 2022)
Tackling Domestic Abuse Plan: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tackling-domestic-abuse-plan
National Statement of Expectations on VAWG Commissioning and toolkit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/violence-against-women-and-girls-national-statement-of-expectations-and-commissioning-toolkit
Male Victims Position Statement: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/supporting-male-victims-of-crimes-considered-violence-against-women-and-girls
WEST MIDLANDS POLICE PARTNERSHIP INFORMATION REPORT