Resources
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Child Protection Companion
Your handbook on all forms of child abuse, looking across the whole range of medical and social interactions: from examination, to identification, to referral, to court.
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Evidence & reviews
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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Safeguarding legislation
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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Child protection advocacy
We aim to improve health outcomes through advocacy for children, young people and their families.
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Educational opportunities
We introduce learning opportunities and guidance for paediatricians and other child health professionals in the complex and sensitive area of safeguarding.
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News and blogs
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New guidance added – Resources & Standards
We've recently updated some of our child protection resources, including guidance on medical experts in family courts and best practice advice for management of fabricated or induced illness cases.
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Companion Updates
Recent updates have been made to chapters 16 (Records and Reports), 18 (Court Proceedings) and 19 (Training and Support) of the Companion to bring them in line with current practice and literature
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New Child Protection Portal: a brilliant resource for a sad subject
It is with some sadness that I can announce that the College’s excellent resources on child protection are now available in a bespoke website.
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