In the best Interests of the child: preventing female genital cutting (FGC) (2013)
This study is a Exploratory research regarding All FGM/C with the following characteristics:
Author(s): Costello Susie,Quinn Marjorie,Tatchell Allison,Jordan Lynne,Neophytou Koula
FGM/C Type(s): All
Health area of focus: None.
Objective: To address FGM/C prevalence and harm,its cultural and social bases and effective prevention strategies internationally,together with strategies for practitioners to harness communities’ commitment to their children’s best interests by abandoning. The writers contend that social workers,child welfare and health professionals inWestern countries should be equipped to assist residents from practising communities to recognise the harm,change attitudes and practices,and together ensure the protection of their girls from this form of abuse
Study Population: Relied on articles
Findings: The study identified areas where practitioners can strengthen their knowledge and skills for practice in this sensitive context. Practitioners should be informed about FGM/C and the contexts in which it may be practised,be critically self-aware and able to engage inter-culturally; be respectful in developing collaborative relationships with cultural mediators and communities; and be inclusive in facilitating settlement processes to help migrants to participate and integrate into new societies. Acknowledging the shared commitment to children’s best interests between practitioners and practising communities could enhance their capacity to embrace abandonment of FGM/C. Practitioners,organizations and government departments should take up these challenges and work to ensure that no more girls are subjected to FGM/C
Geographical coverage
Region(s):Not specified
Country(ies):Not specified