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Quiz: Test your knowledge on FGM

5th May 2020 by Eve Johnson

It is important to be up to date with your knowledge on FGM, people who work around children have a duty of care to protect them, it can be hard to spot the signs that FGM is happening, so it is important to have as much knowledge as you can. Have a go at our quiz and see if your knowledge is up to date!

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Why are girl’s legs bound together after the FGM procedure?

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It is tradition

To prevent the girl from running away

To help the girl deal with the pain

To allow for the formation of scar tissue

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At what age is FGM most commonly carried out on girls:

Family

Between the ages of 5 and 15 years

Only after puberty

Between the ages of 16 and 18 years

Only during puberty

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Which of the FGM procedures can be ‘reversed’ using a method called de-infibulation?

Surgery instruments

Type 4

Type 1

Type 3

Type 2

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What is the definition FGM:

Upset girl in school who is being bullied

Is the most popular formal surgery in African countries

Is the procedure where female genitals are deliberately cut, injured or changed

Is the procedure where female genitals are changed for medical purposes

Is the procedure where female genitals are re-shaped for cosmetic reasons

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If a child discloses FGM to a school professional, that professional must:

Girl talking to school teacher

Read Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018)

Refer immediately to the police

Wait to discuss with the Designated Safeguarding Lead before reporting to the Police

Seek advice from Children’s Social Services

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FGM is usually carried out by:

Upset little girl

Untrained women from the community

Hospital staff

The Head of the tribe/community

Trainee doctors

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Quiz: Test your knowledge on FGM

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About the author

Eve Johnson

Eve has worked at CPD from the start, she organises the course and blog production, as well as supporting students with any problems they may have and helping them choose the correct courses. Eve is also studying for her Business Administration Level 3 qualification. Outside of work Eve likes to buy anything with flamingos on it, catching up with friends, spending time with her family and occasionally going to the gym!

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