title: [When suspicion of child sexual abuse is raised--what to do?].
abstract: Upon a raised suspicion of child sexual abuse, time must be taken to control and calm down tne situation. It is important for those working with children to take actions without causing problems to the course of the possible criminal process. Advance issue with treatment guidelines is a good way to confirm adequate basic information about the phenomenon. Hearing the child and detailed documentation of the information are essential. Excessive questioning may have a negative impact on the criminal process. The urgency of somatic investigations is determined by the last possible time of occurrence of the suspected abuse.
authors.forename: Minna
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Joki-Erkkilä
authors.forename: Julia
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Korkman
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D002650:Child Abuse, Sexual / Q000175:diagnosis*; D019548:Crime Victims / Q000523:psychology*; D004282:Documentation; D006801:Humans; D035846:Law Enforcement