Information and support
Petals - the UK's first FGM web app for young people
The app gives advice on how to get support and deal with FGM. It can also be used by people who want to find out more about Female Genital Mutilation and how it might affect them and others they may know.
Petals for Professionals
Petals for Professionals is an online resource that explains the legal responsibilities of professionals and provides information on where to get further help and advice.
Download the Petals for Professionals app
FGM video - it stops with me
Risk assessment tool
FGM Safeguarding Risk Assessment Tool
FGM Project - Coventry Haven Women's Aid
- Specialist practical and emotional support for women, children and girls whom are victims, or at risk of, genital mutilation and abuse
- Safe refuge accommodation
- Awareness raising of FGM within practising communities
- Training to professionals in statutory and voluntary services, including schools, doctors surgeries and hospitals and midwives
- Recruitment of Community Champions to extend our reach to all communities
For information on the specialist support services and free FGM training we offer at Coventry Haven Women's Aid, please email nojoawo@coventryhaven.co.uk or ssullivan@coventryhaven.co.uk or call 0800 111 4998.
There is a Friendship Group held weekly, please contact Nene on 024 7644 4077 or by email on nojoawo@coventryhaven.co.uk.
Other organisations that can help
- NSPCC FGM Helpline 0800 028 3550 (free, anonymous and available 24/7) or email fgmhelp@nspcc.org.uk
- Childline, www.childline.org.uk , 0800 1111 (24 hour free helpline for children)
- Coventry Children's Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub Tel: 024 7678 8555
- Contact the Police 101 (non-urgent calls); 999 (emergency)
- Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid, Birmingham 0808 800 0028 (Free phone)
- Coventry Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (CRASAC) 024 7627 7777; info@crasac.org.uk www.crasac.org.uk
There are over 14 specialist clinics across the UK which are supporting women who have undergone FGM.
Domestic Abuse Project Officer - public health
Address: PO Box 15Council House
Earl Street
Coventry
CV1 5RR