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Responding to child sexual abuse disclosure
Carolyn M Dolan1, Micki S Raber
1Carolyn M. Dolan is a professor at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Ala., and clinical faculty practice at Victory Health Partners, Mobile, Ala. Micki S. Raber is an assistant professor at the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Ala., PNP at Gary Eblerly, PC, Foley, Ala., and PNP and medical examiner at Baldwin County Child Advocacy Center, Bay Minette, Ala.
The Nurse Practitioner
|November 28, 2017
Summary
Nurse practitioners (NPs) face many options when responding to child sexual abuse (CSA) disclosures. This article provides victim-centered care guidelines and resources for clinical decision-making in CSA cases.
Area of Science:
- Medical Sciences
- Pediatrics
- Forensic Medicine
Background:
- Child sexual abuse (CSA) presents complex challenges for healthcare providers.
- Nurse practitioners (NPs) require clear guidelines for responding to CSA disclosures.
- Resource availability influences clinical decision-making in CSA cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline victim-centered care principles for responding to CSA disclosures.
- To provide evidence-based resources for NPs in clinical practice.
- To support informed decision-making in managing CSA cases.
Main Methods:
- Review of current clinical guidelines on victim-centered care for CSA.
- Identification of resources for clinical practice decision-making.
- Synthesis of information for practical application by NPs.
Main Results:
- Victim-centered care is paramount in responding to CSA disclosures.
- A variety of community, agency, and individual resources impact care options.
- Guidelines and resources can enhance NPs' clinical decision-making.
Conclusions:
- NPs can effectively manage CSA disclosures using victim-centered approaches.
- Access to guidelines and resources improves clinical responses to CSA.
- This article offers a practical framework for NPs addressing CSA.