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Resources and publications

The Department of Health works with other government departments to further understanding, awareness and responses to a number of violence-related areas

Taskforce on the health aspects of violence against women and children

Helpful resources

Factsheet on Female Genital Mutilation

Produced by the Government Equalities Office, this factsheet provides useful information and background on the practice

Tackling Violence against Women and Girls: a guide to good practice communication

Communications guidance and a toolkit has been produced in order to support and inform communication in the area of violence against women and girls. Reducing violence against women and girls requires a long-term shift in public attitudes. Effective, consistent and strategic communications from the NHS, local authorities and third sector organisations will play a key role in achieving this.

Together we can end violence against women and girls: a strategy

This cross-government strategy sets out a coordinated approach to ending violence against women and girls. It includes a range of actions for the police, councils, the NHS and government departments across three areas: prevention, provision and protection. It was informed by your views, gathered in a public consultation, which ran over three months between March and May 2009.

A resource for developing sexual assault referral centres (SARCs)

Improving safety, reducing harm: children, young people and domestic violence. A practical toolkit for front-line professionals

Forced marriage multi-agency practice guidelines (June 2009)

Responding to domestic abuse

Female Genital Mutilation DVD (2006)

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