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Review
. 2020 Jun;47(2):331-349.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2020.02.010. Epub 2020 Feb 27.

Sexual Assault in Adolescents

Christine Banvard-Fox  1 , Meredith Linger  2 , Debra J Paulson  3 , Lesley Cottrell  4 , Danielle M Davidov  5
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Review

Sexual Assault in Adolescents

Christine Banvard-Fox et al. Prim Care. 2020 Jun.

Abstract

Child sexual abuse is a severely underreported crime in the United States. The consequences of child sexual abuse extend beyond physical injury, including an increased likelihood to develop chronic physical and mental diseases/disorders, including substance abuse and suicide. Care involves trauma-informed screening, assessment, and documentation, education of, and access to sexually transmitted infection prophylaxis and emergency contraception, safety interventions, and access to community resources. Medical providers should know the response process their facility, community, and state practices for victims of sexual abuse. Acknowledging and responding to victims of sexual abuse as a multidisciplinary team will ensure comprehensive care for the patient.

Keywords: Child advocacy center (CAC); Expert medical review; Multidisciplinary investigational team (MDIT); Sexual abuse; Sexual assault nurse examiner (SANE); Sexual violence; Vulnerable populations.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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