Australia’s Darbon Institute announces Male Genital Cutting 101, the world’s first online course created specifically for health, mental health, and sexology professionals anywhere in the world who want to better understand and support clients affected by penile circumcision.

Developed by leading expert and author Jonathan Meddings — who spent ten years researching and writing the definitive book on circumcision — this concise, evidence-based course equips professionals with the foundational knowledge to navigate the complex physical, psychological, cultural and ethical dimensions of forced childhood genital cutting.

Participants will gain the insight and confidence to engage sensitively and knowledgeably with clients, enhance their clinical competence, and join a growing international network of practitioners committed to trauma-informed, person-centered care for those with adverse lived and living experiences of forced circumcision.

The self-paced online course requires roughly 8 hours of study and includes two non-graded reflective exercises. Those who complete the course will be eligible to advertise their Darbon Institute accreditation and receive client referrals from The Darbon Institute.