Data about 154 children and adolescents reporting sexual assault

Sexual assaults on girls occur at an alarming rate representing a significant public health problem, but difficulties in correctly identifying the problem, managing the child and reporting for legal purposes have been recognized. We describe data obtained on 154 recent cases of child and adolescent sexual assault. Results indicate that those at highest risk of sexual assault are girls at age of 11-15 years having a stepfather, although the most girls at age of > 15 were assaulted by strange men with higher incidence of cross-race assault. Over a quarter of girls showed signs of physical trauma with face and neck as most common site of contact. A total of 17.5% reported threat of violence or with weapons and 9.7% had alcoholic influence. Pattern and incidence of genital injuries were described.