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Table of Contents


Acknowledgements

Forward

Introduction

A. Foundation for Response During the Exam Process

A1. Principles of Care

A2. Adapting Care for Each Child

A3. Coordinated Team Approach

A4. Health Care Infrastructure

A4a. Pediatric Examiners

A4b. Facilities

A4c. Equipment and Supplies

A5. Infrastructure for Justice System Response During the Exam Process

A5a. Reporting

A5b. Confidentiality and Release of Information

A5c. Evidentiary Kits and Forms

A5d. Timing of Evidence Collection

A5e. Evidence Integrity

A5f. Payment Issues

B. Exam Process

B1. Consent for Care

B2. Initial Response

B3. Entry into the Health Care System

B4. Written Documentation

B5. Medical History

B6. Photo-Documentation

B7. Examination

B8. Evidence Collection

B9. Sexual Abuse Facilitated by Alcohol and Drugs

B10. Sexually Transmitted Disease Evaluation and Care

B11. Discharge Planning and Follow-Up Care

Glossary and Acronyms

References

Appendix 1. Tanner Stages of Sexual Maturation

Appendix 2. Illustrations of Exam Positions and Techniques

Appendix 3. Labeled Diagrams of Genital Anatomy

Appendix 4. Customizing a Community Protocol

Appendix 5. Impact of Crawford v. Washington and The Confrontation Clause

Appendix 6. Initial Response Algorithm

Appendix 7. Care Algorithm

Appendix 8. Prepubescent STD Testing Algorithm

Appendix 9. HIV Testing nPEP Algorithm

Appendix 10. Participants in Protocol Development

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