Assessment Of Child Sexual Abuse Research Articles

Sexual Abuse Assessment Training

This article describes computer-assisted instruction (CAI) and four instructional models; drill and practice, tutorial, socratic and simulation. The advantages of CAI are discussed including the issue of effectiveness followed by examples of CAI applications in human services. A CAI program developed by the author and students to train new child protection workers in child sexual abuse assessment is presented. The three technologies employed to develop CAI are highlighted; instructional, content and computer. This article concludes with a vision of the future for CAi in human services.

Assessment of child sexual abuse: Clinical use of fables

Examined is the clinical use of fables in the evaluation of child sexual abuse. A review of projective assessment, the use of human figure drawings, anatomically correct dolls and projective apperception testing is presented within the context of clinical assessment of child trauma. The efficacy of the fable assessment technique is discussed, as are issues in the use of projective assessment with children. Issues and import for the clinician are explored.

Assessment of child sexual abuse: Eighteen months' experience at the Child Protection Center

One hundred fifty-seven cases of alleged sexual abuse were assessed. Analysis of these data with respect to age, sex, relationship to assailant, and type of assault corroborate other published data. A 9.5% incidence of gonorrhea and 1.4% pregnancy rate were detected. Referrals were usually made through a parent. Concomitant social work and police investigation are necessary, especially in complex cases. Initial screening enables the scheduling of appointments for medical assessment in many cases.