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Extended forensic evaluation when sexual abuse is suspected: a multisite field study.

C N Carnes1, D Nelson-Gardell, C Wilson

  • 1National Children's Advocacy Center, Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Child Maltreatment
|July 27, 2001
PubMed
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The National Children's Advocacy Center's forensic evaluation model aids professionals in assessing child sexual abuse allegations. This multisite study found the model yielded clear findings in 64% of cases, aiding child protection and legal decisions.

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Area of Science:

  • Child protection
  • Forensic psychology
  • Child sexual abuse research

Background:

  • Some children referred for suspected sexual abuse require multiple interviews for accurate assessment.
  • The National Children's Advocacy Center developed a specialized forensic evaluation model for these complex cases.
  • A 2-year pilot study evaluated the model's effectiveness across multiple sites.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the efficacy of the National Children's Advocacy Center's forensic evaluation model.
  • To determine the model's success rate in obtaining credible disclosures and supporting legal outcomes.
  • To analyze factors influencing evaluation outcomes, including case and child characteristics.

Main Methods:

  • A multisite study involving professionals in 12 states over 2 years.

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  • Data collected on 147 participants undergoing the forensic evaluation.
  • Analysis of evaluation outcomes, disclosure credibility, and legal system support.

    • Main Results:

    • A credible disclosure was obtained in 44.5% of cases.
    • 73% of cases with credible disclosures received legal system support.
    • Clear information for child protection and prosecution decisions was achieved in 64% of cases.
    • Evaluation length and case/child characteristics were examined for their impact on outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The forensic evaluation model is effective in providing clear information for decision-making in suspected child sexual abuse cases.
    • The model demonstrates utility in supporting child protection and legal proceedings.
    • Further analysis of influencing factors can refine the evaluation process.