440 pages, 603 images, with 31 contributors Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse: A Resource for Professionals Working with Children and Families features a completely pediatric focus as a part of the Sexual Assault line and adds an illustrative multimedia component. This text builds on the academic foundation of the original Sexual Assault by expanding the amount of pediatric-specific content and adding written and video "how-to" components. Including chapters with dedicated focuses on aspects such as basic anogenital anatomy, the medical approach to evaluating victims of abuse, sexually transmitted infections, and many more, this text examines both the technical and practical elements of working with abused, assaulted, or exploited children.

Rich Kaplan (deceased August 19, 2013) was a board-certified pediatric child abuse specialist at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of the Center for Safe and Healthy Children at the University of Minnesota Amplatz Children's Hospital, and Associate Medical Director at Midwest Children's Resource Center. He worked with victims of child abuse for over 30 years, first as a social worker and then, for the rest of his career, as a pediatrician. In addition to his work in general pediatrics, Dr. Kaplan was a pioneer in the field of child abuse pediatrics, being among the earliest certified in that specialty. He was internationally recognized as a leading figure in pediatric medicine and received many awards and honors for his dedication to the field.

1. The Medical Response to Child Sexual Abuse: An Historical Overview 2. Basic Anatomy of the Genitalia and Anus 3. The Medical Evaluation of an Alleged Childhood Sexual Abuse Victim 4. The Sexual Abuse Postexamination Conference with Families 5. Non-Emergent Medical Examination Procedures and Techniques 6. Adolescent Issues in Sexual Abuse and Assault 7. Evidence-Based Approach to Child Sexual Abuse Examination Findings 8. Interpretation of Genital and Anal Findings in Children and Adolescents with Suspected Sexual Abuse: State of the Science 9. Medical Conditions That Mimic Sexual Abuse 10. Sexually Transmitted Infections 11. The Medical Evaluation of Acute Sexual Abuse or Assault in Children and Adolescents 12. Distance Learning and Imaging Technology 13. Developing Standards for Education and Qualifications of the Child Sexual Abuse Examiner 14. Collaborative Practice and Pediatric Care 15. The Multidisciplinary Team and Child Sexual Abuse 16. The Medical Professional's Guide to Court Process and Procedures 17. Child Sexual Exploitation 18. Child Sexual Abuse: An International Perspective 19. Therapy for the Child Sexual Abuse Victim 20. Child Sexual Abuse in Children with Disabilities 21. Child Sexual Abuse: Reframing and Expanding Our Perspective 22. The Path to Prevention