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.
The fully revised Purple Book is now available as an online resource on this website to all RCPCH members and to other health and legal professionals who successfully apply for access. You will need to log in to your RCPCH account.
Members and subscribers are able to download the individual chapters as PDFs. Some users will have full access, which includes images, based on their membership type and role.