FGM/C MA Legal Fact Sheet
This document is the Massachusetts State Legal Fact Sheet on FGM/C, summarizing Chapter 149 of Acts of 2020, which criminalizes FGM/C on minors, outlines penalties, and establishes education and prevention programs. It details the legal definition, criminal and civil consequences, invalid defenses (such as custom or consent), and a medical exception for necessary procedures.
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Talking Points for Addressing FGM/C in Public Discourse
This document contains talking points on FGM/C for public discourse in Massachusetts, providing a definition (including WHO types), prevalence data both globally and specifically in Massachusetts, and a discussion of the legal framework and the difference between FGM/C and gender-affirming care. It is intended to foster a common language and uplift best practices for those working with survivors and impacted communities.
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Service Providers – MA State FGM/C Handout
This document is the service provider handout that is tailored towards healthcare, social service, and legal professionals to improve awareness and support for survivors of FGM/C, It provides an overview of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting (FGM/C) in Massachusetts, including WHO definitions and types, global and state-specific prevalence data, physical and psychological impacts on survivors, and the state’s legal framework (Chapter 149 of Acts of 2020).
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