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Forensic issues in the assessment of sexually assaulted adolescents

Author(s) -

Anne Niec

Publication year - 2002

Publication title -

paediatrics and child health

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.55

H-Index - 43

eISSN - 1918-1485

pISSN - 1205-7088

DOI - 10.1093/pch/7.3.153

Subject(s) - interview , forensic science , sexual abuse , sexual assault , psychology , forensic examination , medicine , service (business) , child sexual abuse , medical education , psychiatry , human factors and ergonomics , poison control , medical emergency , forensic engineering , law , political science , engineering , economy , veterinary medicine , economics

This article provides a general overview of the principles of conducting a forensic evaluation of adolescents who have been exposed to sexual abuse. This problem is common and is associated with a large burden of suffering. There is a strong likelihood that most paediatricians will be called on to perform such evaluations at some point in time. This overview includes a description of the forensic examination, focuses on such issues as consent and contact with child protection services, and provides specific guidelines about interviewing the adolescent. Familiarity with how to conduct a forensic evaluation will hopefully improve the availability of this service for adolescents. Contact with the legal profession can be stressful. At the same time, paediatricians are in a unique position to advocate on behalf of their adolescent patients.

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