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Female genital mutilation risk — DCH MCQ

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ModerateSafeguardingFemale genital mutilation riskDCH

A 14-year-old girl discloses that her older cousin plans to take her abroad for a procedure described as making her clean. She is anxious and asks you not to tell anyone. What is the most important red flag?

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Correct answer: B — Risk of female genital mutilation

Planned travel for a procedure framed in this way raises concern about female genital mutilation and requires safeguarding action according to statutory duties and local policy. Confidentiality cannot be maintained when there is risk of significant harm. The pearl is to use trained interpreters and avoid relying on family members in sensitive safeguarding discussions.

Reference: FGM Act; HM Government multi-agency statutory guidance