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Domestic abuse – consultation response

In 2018 we responded to the Ministry of Justice’s consultation on transforming the response to domestic abuse. We support Government proposals to introduce a new statutory definition of domestic abuse, increase young people’s awareness and understanding of healthy relationships and focus on the prev...

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Equal protection from assault in England and Northern Ireland: Prohibiting physical punishment of all children

In England and Northern Ireland, children are the only group of people not fully protected in law from physical assault. Our recommendations demonstrate to Government policymakers both the practicalities of removing the 'reasonable punishment defence’ from law and the appropriate next steps to reduc...

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Child protection

Physical abuse

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Equal Protection from Assault (Scotland) - consultation response

In January 2019 we responded to the Scottish Parliament Equalities and Human Rights Committee consultation on the Children (Equal Protection from Assault) (Scotland) Bill. We support the proposal to abolish the defence of reasonable chastisement.

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Imaging in cases of suspected physical abuse in children - online learning

When managing children who have experienced suspected physical abuse, producing high quality images is crucial in enabling effective investigation of these complex cases.

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Paediatric workforce data and policy briefing (2017)

Two reports set out key findings from the 2015 RCPCH workforce census and make recommendations for actions to improve the workforce. They are part of our State of Child Health short report series.

Workforce

Workforce census

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Physical signs of child sexual abuse - educational resources

Our webinar series talks the viewer through the chapters of the 2015 publication.

Looked after children

Physical abuse

Sexual abuse

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Safeguarding children and young people - roles and competencies

To protect children and young people from harm, and help improve their wellbeing, all healthcare staff must have the competencies to recognise child maltreatment, opportunities to improve childhood wellbeing and to take effective action as appropriate to their role.

Looked after children

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Subject archives guide - Child abuse

Our subject guides on a range of child health topics are for researchers interested in child health and the history of paediatrics. Abuse and neglect have profound effects on a child’s health.

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Workforce briefing (2018)

This briefing document reveals that patient demand is strongly outstripping the supply of doctors as the usual seasonal increase combined with a rise in children’s emergency admissions is placing unprecedented demand on services. It highlights some of the key findings from the College's Workforce ce...

Health policy

Workforce

Workforce census

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