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Breast IroningGirls aged 9 - 15Hot stones, spoons or hammers

Aim to damage breast tissue

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Breast IroningCarried out by mothers or other women to protect girls from men.

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Reduce risk...Sexual Harassment Rape Kidnap Forced Marriage...and so remain in education.©

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Gender-based Violence

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Health Issues©

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Malformed BreastsDifficulty breast feeding

Infections and abscesses

Indicators©

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Chest Pains or other discomfort

Fear of undressing

Changes in behaviour

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Up to 1,000 girls at risk

Risk assess community

Report to Designated Safeguarding Lead

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Slide Deck by Andrew Hall

www.safeguardinginschools.co.uk