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Acute Sexual Assault in the Pediatric and Adolescent Population.

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Citation: Journal of Pediatric & Adolescent Gynecology. 29(6):518-526, 2016 DecPMID: 26702774Institution: MedStar Washington Hospital CenterDepartment: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Pediatric and AdolescentForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleSubject headings: *Child Abuse, Sexual | Adolescent | Child | Child Abuse, Sexual/di [Diagnosis] | Child Abuse, Sexual/px [Psychology] | Crime Victims | Female | Forensic Medicine | Humans | Male | Mandatory Reporting | Physical Examination/mt [Methods] | Risk Factors | Sexually Transmitted Diseases/di [Diagnosis]Year: 2016 Local holdings: Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - presentISSN:

1083-3188

Name of journal: Journal of pediatric and adolescent gynecologyAbstract: Children and adolescents are at high risk for sexual assault. Early medical and mental health evaluation by professionals with advanced training in sexual victimization is imperative to assure appropriate assessment, forensic evidence collection, and follow-up. Moreover, continued research and outreach programs are needed for the development of preventative strategies that focus on this vulnerable population. In this review we highlight key concepts for assessment and include a discussion of risk factors, disclosure, sequelae, follow-up, and prevention.Copyright � 2016 North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.All authors: Deye KP, Trotman GE, Young-Anderson CFiscal year: FY2017Digital Object Identifier:

https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jpag.2015.05.001

Date added to catalog: 2017-04-11

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Item type	Current library	Collection	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Journal Article	MedStar Authors Catalog	Article	26702774	Available		26702774

Available online through MWHC library: 2002 - present

Children and adolescents are at high risk for sexual assault. Early medical and mental health evaluation by professionals with advanced training in sexual victimization is imperative to assure appropriate assessment, forensic evidence collection, and follow-up. Moreover, continued research and outreach programs are needed for the development of preventative strategies that focus on this vulnerable population. In this review we highlight key concepts for assessment and include a discussion of risk factors, disclosure, sequelae, follow-up, and prevention.

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