Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse

A Resource for Professionals Working with Children and Families

Rich Kaplan, Joyce A. Adams, Suzanne P. Starling, Angelo P. Giardino

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Published: 2011

Pages: 410

The medical response to child sexual abuse : an historical overview -- Basic anatomy of the genitalia and anus -- The medical evaluation of an alleged childhood sexual abuse victim -- The sexual abuse postexamination conference with families -- Non-emergent medical examination procedures and techniques -- Adolescent issues in sexual abuse and assault -- Evidence-based approach to child sexual abuse -- Interpretation of genital and anal findings in children and adolescents with suspected sexual abuse : state of the science -- Medical conditions that mimic sexual abuse -- Sexually transmitted infections -- The medical evaluation of acute sexual abuse or assault in children and adolescents -- Distance learning and imaging technology -- Developing standards for education and qualifications of the child sexual abuse medical examiner -- Collaborative practice and pediatric care -- The multidisciplinary team and child sexual abuse -- The medical professional's guide to court process and procedures -- Child sexual exploitation -- Child sexual abuse : an international perspective -- Therapy for the child sexual abuse victim -- Child sexual abuse in children with disabilities -- Child sexual abuse : reframing and expanding our perspective -- The path to prevention

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