A brief overview of managing prepubertal children who have experienced sexual abuse
Marianne Kotzé, Chika K. Egenasi, Mathew O. Benedict · 2026
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Marianne Kotzé and co-authors gave in 2026 a brief guide to caring for young children who have faced sexual abuse in South Africa. Medical teaching there often leaves clinicians unready for forensic care. Many clinicians feel unsure. They cite scant knowledge and long legal steps. This can delay help for at-risk children.
The guide stresses that the child's best interests come first. Emotional and physical well-being take precedence, even over forensic work. It walks clinicians through checks, notes, referrals, and support. It aims to cut needless blocks to service. For busy clinicians, it gives a humane, workable start for cases that need both clinical skill and gentle handling.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Marianne Kotzé, Chika K. Egenasi, Mathew O. Benedict |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 26 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |