title: Evaluating children's reports of sexual abuse: results from a survey of professionals.
abstract: Two hundred and twelve professionals were surveyed on their assessment and validation procedures in cases of children's sexual abuse allegations. Specific questions garnered information about practices in interviewing children and accused adults, assessment protocols, criteria used to substantiate the allegations, and factors that might distort children's responses.
authors.affiliation: School of Social Work, University of Washington, Seattle.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Conte
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Sorenson
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fogarty
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dalla Rosa
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence / Q000523:psychology; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005104:Expert Testimony / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D014342:Truth Disclosure