The purpose of this article is three fold in its approach to educators regarding child sexual abuse. By utilizing the literature, detection and intervention strategies are outlined. Symptoms of sexually abused children are discussed and profiles of high risk children are given. Steps involving the reporting of suspected sexual victimization are set forth, as are some common pitfalls of involvement in the referral system. Treatment and long-term management strategies are discussed and also the practical implications for prevention that educators and school systems might follow.
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