§ 35-25-401 — Female genital mutilation education program

Wyoming § 35-25-401

• Jurisdiction: Wyoming
• Title 35: Public Health and Safety
• Ch. 25: PUBLIC PROGRAMS
• Art. 4: COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAM

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(a) The department of health, the attorney general's
office division of victim services or the department of health
and attorney general's office division of victim services
together shall develop a community education program regarding
female genital mutilation. The program shall include:
(i) Education, prevention and outreach materials
regarding the health risks and emotional trauma inflicted by the
practice of female genital mutilation;
(ii) Ways to develop and disseminate information
regarding recognizing the risk factors associated with female
genital mutilation;
(iii) Training materials for law enforcement,
teachers and others who are mandated reporters under W.S. 14-3-
205(a), encompassing:
(A) Risk factors associated with female genital
mutilation;
(B) Signs that an individual may be a victim of
female genital mutilation;
(C) Best practices for responses to victims of
female genital mutilation; and
(D) The criminal penalties associated with the
facilitation or commission of female genital mutilation.
(b) Law enforcement, teachers and others who are mandated
reporters under W.S. 14-3-205(a) shall incorporate the training
under this section into their professional development programs
and shall provide the training to employees and volunteers. To
assist state and local entities in disseminating the education
program under this section, the department of health, the
attorney general's office division of victim services or the
department of health and attorney general's office division of
victim services together shall provide necessary training
programs and technical assistance as requested.