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Recantation in child sexual abuse cases poses significant risks to victims and forensic teams. Forensic nurses

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  • Child Protection
  • Victimology

Background:

  • Recantation, the retraction of a previous statement, presents a critical challenge in child sexual abuse (CSA) cases.
  • It can undermine investigations, re-traumatize victims, and increase the risk of ongoing abuse by the perpetrator.
  • Current approaches struggle to mitigate the devastating impact of recantation on victims and forensic professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the multifaceted problem of recantation in child sexual abuse cases.
  • To examine the detrimental effects of recantation on victims and forensic investigations.
  • To propose the early and continuous involvement of forensic nurses as a preventative measure.

Main Methods:

  • This study utilizes a case study approach.

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    • Main Results:

    • Recantation significantly increases the risk of continued abuse for victims.
    • It complicates forensic efforts and can lead to perpetrator's continued access to the victim.
    • The process of recantation places victims in situations where abuse originally occurred.

    Conclusions:

    • Forensic nurses' involvement from disclosure through case completion is crucial for preventing recantation.
    • Early and sustained engagement of forensic nurses can enhance victim protection and support.
    • Proactive nursing intervention is vital to safeguard victims from further harm and ensure case integrity.