Author Question: What statement is correct about young children who report sexual abuse? a. They may exhibit ... (Read 158 times)

schs14 · **on:** Jun 28, 2018

What statement is correct about young children who report sexual abuse?

a. They may exhibit various behavioral manifestations.
b. In more than half the cases, the child has fabricated the story.
c. Their stories should not be believed unless other evidence is apparent.
d. They should be able to retell the story the same way to another person.

Question 2

What is probably the most important criterion on which to base the decision to report suspected child abuse?

a. Inappropriate response of child
b. Inappropriate parental concern for the degree of injury
c. Absence of parents for questioning about child's injuries
d. Incompatibility between the history and injury observed

asware1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 28, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Victims of sexual abuse have no typical profile. The child may exhibit various behavioral manifestations, none of which is diagnostic for sexual abuse. When children report potentially sexually abusive experiences, their reports need to be taken seriously. Other children in the household also need to be evaluated. In children who are sexually abused, it is often difficult to identify other evidence. In one study, approximately 96 of children who were sexually abused had normal genital and anal findings. The ability to retell the story is partly dependent on the child's cognitive level. Children who repeatedly tell identical stories may have been coached.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Conflicting stories about the accident are the most indicative red flags of abuse. The child or caregiver may have an inappropriate response, but this is subjective. Parents should be questioned at some point during the investigation.