title: [Update in Current Care guidelines. Evaluation of a suspected child sexual abuse].
abstract: According to Finnish Child Welfare Law, the authorities are obligated to report suspicions of child sexual abuse immediately to the police and to social services to ensure the well being of the child. The investigating police may request assistance for forensic interviews and medical assessments from specialized units. The child's disclosure is often the most important part of the evaluation. The timing of medical examination is crucial to obtain biological trace of evidence and to document evidence of acute injury or infection. The need for crisis support must be evaluated.
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Piha
authors.forename: Eeva
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aronen
authors.forename: Minna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joki-Erkkilä
authors.forename: Jorma
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Komulainen
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Korkman
authors.forename: Jouni
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Raipela
authors.forename: Mia
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tuominen
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D005387:Finland; D006801:Humans; D019221:Mandatory Reporting; D010808:Physical Examination; D016495:Police; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic