The abused child

[The abused child].

The sexually abused battered child.

A total of 130 children were identified in whom both evidence of sexual abuse and non-accidental, non-genital physical injuries (bruises, fractures, scratches, burns and scalds, including failure to thrive) were found. There were 77 girls and 53 boys with mean ages 5.7 and 6.8 years respectively and the peak age between the second and seventh birthdays; this reflects previous reports indicating...

Helping the helpless. The abused child.

The abused child and the law.

Management of the sexually abused child

Estimates of the prevalence of child sexual abuse range from 5-30% of the population, principally because of differences in sampling, interview, and definitions (e.g. inclusion of non-contact abuse). Nevertheless, it is clear that higher rates are found in subsections of the community, including those in contact with psychiatric services. A working definition is any sexual experience involving ...