- Advanced/Intermediate * 5 hours CPD
An important course for lawyers who deal with child sex abuse, including the new Royal College of Paediatrics guidelines on the diagnosis of sexual abuse. The course will assist delegates in understanding the terminology used by doctors, as well as the strengths and weaknesses of the literature evidence currently available. This understanding should assist the court process in arriving at fair and just decisions.
Topics covered:
- Normal anatomy of genitalia
- Genital sexual abuse
- Anal sexual abuse
- Penile injuries in sexual abuse
- Recommended clinical guidelines (RCPCH and FFLM)
- Use of photo-documentation