Childhood sexual abuse - what health workers need to know
Guidance
First published on 03 November 2009
Description
This guidance explains the nature of childhood sexual abuse, its impact on health and how staff can identify and respond to adult survivors of abuse and exploitation. Much of the information is derived from the Scottish Government guidance, Yes You Can! - Working with Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse (external site).
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Documents
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Childhood sexual abuse (adult survivors) (PDF, 315.6KB)
English language version
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