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Review
. 2014 Apr;23(2):321-37.
doi: 10.1016/j.chc.2014.01.003.

Child sexual abuse

Laura K Murray  1 , Amanda Nguyen  2 , Judith A Cohen  3
Affiliations
Review

Child sexual abuse

Laura K Murray et al. Child Adolesc Psychiatr Clin N Am. 2014 Apr.

Abstract

This article begins by defining sexual abuse, and reviews the literature on the epidemiology of child sexual abuse (CSA). Clinical outcomes of CSA are described, including health and mental health. An outline is given of all the services often involved after an incident of CSA, and the need for coordination among them. Treatment strategies and evidence-based recommendations are reviewed. Challenges around dissemination and implementation, cultural considerations, and familial dynamics are described. Possible future directions are discussed.

Keywords: Child sexual abuse; Prevalence; Treatment.

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