Child protection
RCN publications
Child protection - every nurse's responsibility. Guidance for nursing staff (pub code: 002 045)
RCN publications can also be ordered from RCN Direct on 0845 772 6100.
RCN Direct advice
Child protection - briefing sheet
Child protection in Scotland - briefing sheet
Briefing sheets give you access to the same information used by the advisers at RCN Direct to answer your calls.
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Library search
RCN members can go directly to a list of recent articles on child protection in the RCN library pages. Click here to see a search on child protection.
Other RCN resources
The Victoria Climbié Inquiry
The Royal College of Nursing review of the recommendations arising from the Victoria Climbié Inquiry.
The Victoria Climbié Inquiry: issues for nursing
Action plan arising from the recommendations of the Victoria Climbié Inquiry.
You may also want to contact the RCN Safeguarding Children and Young People Forum.
Non-RCN resources
CORE - INFO: Fractures in children (NSPCC, 2006)
(PDF | 682kb)
This leaflet summarises what is currently known about the relationship between fractures and physical abuse.