As an interactive online resource, the Response Pathway builds on current legislation and statutory guidance and national policies and procedures providing specific advice on responding to child sexual abuse. We have provided a list of the relevant statutory guidance below, split into six sections: multi-agency; children's social care; health; police; and criminal justice.
NHS Guidance on how consent to treatment applies to children under 16 and young people over 16
FFLM/RCPCH Best practice guidance for managing intimate images which may become evidence in court
GMC Professional standards for child protection examinations
RCPCH Child protection good practice service delivery standards
CPS Guidance on the child's rights to Pre-Trial Therapy
MOJ Guidance on the role of the Independent Sexual Violence Adviser Statutory Guidance
CPS Guidance on Victims' Right to Review Scheme
MoJ Guidance on applying for compensation under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme
MoJ Code of Practice for Victims of Crime in England and Wales
CPS Guidelines on prosecuting cases of child sexual abuse
CPS Director's Guidance on charging
CPS Overview, general principles and mandatory custodial sentences
CPS Guidance for the care and treatment of victims and witnesses
CTJ Guidance on the expedition of cases involving witnesses under 10 Years
CPS Guidance on safeguarding children as victims and witnesses
CTJ Equal Treatment Bench Book
CTJ Update on Crown Court Compendium
CPS Guidance on the Victim Personal Statement
Parole Board Guidance on the Board's duties under the Code of Practice for Victims of Crime