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Has this Child Been Sexually Abused?

Dilemmas for the Mental Health Professional Who Seeks the Answer

University of Washington

Efforts to determine if a child has been sexually abused are increasingly becoming a part of mental health practice. This article suggests that many aspects of forensic mental health practice to "determine if a child has been abused" may run counter to traditional clinical training. The article also discusses the goals of forensic practice in this area.

Criminal Justice and Behavior, Vol. 19, No. 1, 54-73 (1992)
DOI: 10.1177/0093854892019001006


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