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Intervention with sexually abused children. The Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center at San Francisco
Insights
Child sexual abuse intervention requires trained multidisciplinary teams. The San Francisco Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center (CASARC) offers 24-hour crisis care for child victims, highlighting training needs and research gaps.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Child Psychology
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Increasing identification of child sexual abuse victims necessitates specialized interventions.
- Effective response requires a coordinated, multidisciplinary approach.
- Existing services may lack adequate training for professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the model of the San Francisco Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center (CASARC).
- To outline the training requirements for multidisciplinary staff involved in child sexual abuse cases.
- To identify areas for future research in child sexual abuse intervention.
Main Methods:
- Program description of a 24-hour crisis intervention center (CASARC).
- Discussion of training needs for medical professionals.
- Analysis of training requirements for community agencies.
Main Results:
- CASARC provides a 24-hour crisis intervention program in a pediatric setting.
- Identified specific training needs for medical and community professionals.
- Highlighted gaps in current research and practice.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary, trained staff is crucial for effective intervention.
- The CASARC model offers a framework for crisis intervention.
- Further research is needed to enhance services for sexually abused children.
Abstract:
Child victims of sexual abuse are being identified in increasing numbers. An appropriate and therapeutic intervention requires a trained multidisciplinary staff. This article describes the San Francisco Child and Adolescent Sexual Abuse Resource Center (CASARC), a 24-hour crisis intervention program for sexually abused children based in a pediatric setting. The training needs of medical professionals as well as community agencies serving children are discussed. Areas for new research are also presented.