Medical Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child: understanding the essential components, its therapeutic and investigatory value - Workshop

Martin Finkel

Child Abuse Research Education & Service Institute (CARES) at Rowan University

Dr. Martin A. Finkel is a Professor of Pediatrics and the Medical Director and co-founder of the Child Abuse Research Education & Service (CARES) Institute at Rowan University. Dr. Finkel was instrumental in developing New Jersey’s statewide network of child abuse diagnostic and treatment centers, the first legislatively created state system of regional centers in the United States. These centers of excellence provide services for sexually and physically abused children and educate professionals within the medical, child protection, law enforcement and mental health communities on the evaluation of the child victim. He is an international authority on the medical evaluation of children suspected of being sexually abused.  He has published numerous peer reviewed papers and book chapters. His textbook Medical Evaluation of the Sexually Abused Child: A practical guide, 3rd ed. published in 2009 by the American Academy of Pediatrics has been translated into Chinese, Japanese, Spanish and a Pakistani edition.  Dr. Finkel has been appointed by six Governors to co-chair with the Commissioner of Children and Families, New Jersey’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect. Dr Finkel currently holds the position of Treasurer of ISPCAN.

Abstract

This workshop will provide an in-depth look at the of the essential components of how the medical evaluation of the child suspected of experiencing sexual abuse should be conducted. A focus for the health care provider will... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Martin Finkel (Child Abuse Research Education & Service Institute (CARES) at Rowan University)

Topic Area

Sexual Abuse

Session

Workshop » Session 2- Child Sexual Abuse (14:30 - Tuesday, 3rd October, King Willem Alexander Compact)

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