Citation

Fegert JM, Hoffmann U, Spröber N, Liebhardt H. Bundesgesundheitsblatt Gesundheitsforschung Gesundheitsschutz 2013; 56(2): 199-207.

Vernacular Title

Sexueller Missbrauch von Kindern und Jugendlichen : Aktuelle (fach-)politische Diskussion und Überblick über Definitionen, Epidemiologie, Diagnostik, Therapie und Prävention.

Affiliation

Klinik für Kinder- und Jugendpsychiatrie/Psychotherapie, Universitätsklinikum Ulm, Steinhövelstr. 5, 89075, Ulm, Deutschland.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2013, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s00103-012-1598-9

PMID

23361204

Abstract

The article provides an overview of the research on sexual abuse and the current political developments in Germany. First, the terminology of sexual child abuse is discussed, followed by the presentation of epidemiological data. The section on diagnostics and therapy shows that-because of mostly nonspecific indicators-the diagnosis of child sexual abuse is very difficult to define. Child sexual abuse is discussed as a traumatic experience for children and adolescents with different psychiatric and physical diseases. Current studies have shown that especially cognitive behavioral therapeutic-oriented approaches are effective in curing posttraumatic stress disorders. Based on the new German Child Protection Act, the focus lies on the clarification of confidentiality for medical professionals and their right to consulting services for child protection. In conclusion, guidelines and minimum standards for a child prevention and protection model are presented as well as institutional recommendations addressed to all institutions (also clinical) that take care of or treat children and adolescents.

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