Citation

Worley KB, Church JK. J. Ark. Med. Soc. 2007; 103(8): 205-208.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Arkansas Medical Society)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

17436833

Abstract

Sexual behaviors in preschool and school age children range from developmentally expected behaviors to those that may be classified as abusive to other children. This article discusses Arkansas statistics on the incidence of children with problematic sexual behaviors, proposed typologies for these behaviors, and the relationship of sexual acting out to sexual victimization. We also address assessment and treatment referral options for the child with sexual behavior problems as well as physician responsibilities for reporting to the Child Abuse Hotline and managing suspected sexual abuse victimization.

Language: en