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Child Protection Companion
The CPC is an online handbook that describes the essential context and the pathway of child protection cases, beginning with the medical assessment, with a discrete chapter on each form of maltreatment, and continuing through to court and training. It is available to RCPCH members and subscribers.
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Physical signs of child sexual abuse (Purple Book)
This outlines good practice in relation to the paediatric forensic examination where there are concerns about child sexual abuse and is an evidence-based review of the interpretation of physical signs. RCPCH members have access; other health professionals, legal professionals and police and apply for access.
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Child Protection Evidence
Child Protection Evidence is our evidence-based resource for clinicians in the UK and internationally helps inform clinical practice, child protection procedures and professional and expert opinion in the legal system.
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Child protection resources
Further to the resources and references throughout the Child Protection Companion, this page includes a list of the RCPCH child protection resources and standards.
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Child protection advocacy and legislation
We aim to improve health outcomes through advocacy for children, young people and their families. The UK’s four nations (England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) each have their own child protection system and laws in place to safeguard and protect children.
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Educational opportunities in safeguarding
We work to protect children from harm by providing paediatricians and other child health professionals with essential competencies in their child protection practice. This page introduces learning opportunities and guidance.
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