Sexual abuse

Rape and sexual abuse resources

Our GP resource pack is designed to help you to respond confidently to survivors of rape or sexual abuse, and make effective referrals to the specialist voluntary sector services dedicated to supporting them.

Rape and sexual abuse guidance and factsheets

Patients often disclose details of past abuse to GPs. Our resource pack is designed to make sure that GPs have the information they need to make the right referrals.

• Rape and sexual abuse GP guidance [PDF]
• Rape and sexual assault: patient information sheet [PDF]
• Childhood sexual abuse: patient information sheet [PDF]
• NAPAC: Supporting recovery from child abuse
• MIND: information that may help if you have experienced abuse
• Survivors UK: Male rape and sexual abuse

Local contacts in Scotland

We can also supply rape and sexual abuse contacts cards for each health board area in Scotland. For copies, contact palexander@rcgp-scotland.org.uk.

About the rape and sexual abuse resource pack

The resource pack was developed by RCGP Scotland’s Patient Partnership in Practice (P3) group, working with the Scottish Government, Rape Crisis Scotland and the Edinburgh Women’s Rape and Sexual Abuse Centre (EWRSAC).