A service coordination guide: Improving the health care of women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/cutting – SASHA: South Australian Sexual Health Awareness

Family Planning Victoria, 2014

This national resource supports health and community service providers in all states and territories, who work with women and girls affected by female genital mutilation/ cutting (FGM/C). It provides them with the information they need to talk with women and girls about FGM/C and its potential impact on their health and wellbeing.

Contents:

– Introduction and policy context
– Understanding female genital mutilation/ cutting
– Working with women and girls
– Service coordination partnerships and training

Download resource (PDF, 34 pages) here
Download care plan flowchart only (PDF, 10 pages) here
Download South Australian information and referral services guide (PDF, 1 page) here

*Please note there is now a specific category for FGM in SASHA*

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