title: Child sexual abuse.
abstract: This article begins by defining sexual abuse, and reviews the literature on the epidemiology of child sexual abuse (CSA). Clinical outcomes of CSA are described, including health and mental health. An outline is given of all the services often involved after an incident of CSA, and the need for coordination among them. Treatment strategies and evidence-based recommendations are reviewed. Challenges around dissemination and implementation, cultural considerations, and familial dynamics are described. Possible future directions are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, 624 North Broadway, 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA. Electronic address: lamurray@jhsph.edu.
authors.forename: Laura K
authors.initials: LK
authors.lastname: Murray
authors.affiliation: Department of Mental Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, 624 North Broadway, 8th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA.
authors.forename: Amanda
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Nguyen
authors.affiliation: Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents, Allegheny General Hospital, Drexel University College of Medicine, 4 Allegheny Center, 8th Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, USA.
authors.forename: Judith A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Cohen
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data / Q000628:therapy; D002669:Child Welfare; D003469:Culture; D030881:Disclosure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012307:Risk Factors
keywords: Child sexual abuse; Prevalence; Treatment