NCJ Number
9640
Date Published
1972
Length
72 pages
Annotation
PAPERS DESIGNED TO EXPLORE THE PROBLEMS OF ABUSE AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION OF CHILDREN ON AN INTERDISCIPLINARY BASIS.
Abstract
THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS DISCUSSES THE NATURE AND DIMENSIONS OF THE PROBLEMS, IMPLICATIONS FOR THE VICTIM AND PARENTS, IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY, AND THE NEED FOR DEVELOPING A COORDINATED APPROACH TO TREAT AND PROTECT CHILDREN IN DANGER. THE OTHER PAPERS ARE GROUPED UNDER THE MEDICAL, PROTECTIVE SERVICE, AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF CHILD ABUSE. THE MEDICAL ASPECTS SECTION INCLUDES DISCUSSION OF THE PROBLEMS AS VIEWED BY A PSYCHIATRIST, A MEDICAL SOCIAL WORKER, AND A PEDIATRICIAN IN RELATION TO CONCERNS OF THE MEDICAL TEAM, MEDICAL MANAGEMENT, AND PROTECTIONS FOR THE VICTIM. MEDICAL RESPONSIBILITY, AND RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER DISCIPLINES IS COVERED. THE PANEL ON PROTECTIVE SERVICE ASPECTS EXAMINES THE ROLE AND FUNCTION OF PROTECTIVE SERVICES WHICH, IN EVERY COMMUNITY, SHOULD ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR COORDINATING SERVICES TO PROTECT CHILDREN. THE LEGAL ASPECTS SECTION FOCUSES ON THE DEMANDS OF DUE PROCESS WHICH PRESENT PROBLEMS WHEN INVOKING LEGAL PROTECTION FOR ABUSE VICTIMS THROUGH USE OF THE FAMILY COURT. SELECTED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ARE ALSO INCLUDED. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT MODIFIED)