RCGP Safeguarding toolkit
The aim of this toolkit is to enhance the safeguarding knowledge and skills that GPs already have to enable them to continue to effectively safeguard children and young people, as well as adults at risk of harm.
Part 2A: Identification of abuse and neglect
Talking about child sexual abuse
This can seem challenging but we can apply the same communication principles that we use for many other types of difficult conversations we have in general practice. Talking about child sexual abuse: tackling professional concerns guidance aims to address some professional concerns around talking to children about child sexual abuse and give you the confidence you need to help you with these conversations.