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Guidelines & Protocols for Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Trafficking
Resources for Responding to Child Sexual Abuse, Exploitation and Trafficking
The Problem
Identifying and responding to suspected sexual abuse, exploitation and trafficking of children is challenging for health professionals, yet victims of these forms of violence are likely to seek health and mental health care.
The Resources
This section provides helpful guidelines, protocols, toolkits and systematic reviews to assist the healthcare professional in identifying affected children and those at risk, and responding in a culturally-appropriate, trauma-informed manner.