@article{ref1,
title="A systematic literature review of child sexual abuse evaluation protocols found in the national and international literature",
journal="Child abuse research in South Africa",
year="2023",
author="de, Villiers Belinda and van, Rensburg Esmé",
volume="24",
number="1",
pages="1-22",
abstract="OBJECTIVE:  The study systematically reviewed research on child sexual abuse evaluation protocols available in the national and international scientific literature.   METHOD:  The systematic literature review was done through an all-inclusive electronic search. The review included twenty-nine studies. The data was scrutinised through the use of qualitative content analysis.   RESULTS:  The information derived from the review showed there are sixteen evaluation models, protocols, guidelines, or methods used nationally and internationally. <br><br>RESULTS were analysed in terms of four themes: 1) Pre-evaluation requirements 2) The evaluation process 3) Incorporating strategies and techniques 4) Post-evaluation process and various similarities and differences were found. Such diversity amongst existing protocols may confuse mental health professionals regarding which protocol to follow.   CONCLUSION:  Developing a clear, step-by-step protocol for conducting a thorough child sexual abuse evaluation is crucial for avoiding confusion among professionals. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of the topic is invaluable in identifying all the necessary parts and techniques for the evaluation process.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1562-1383",
doi="10.10520/ejc-carsa_v24_n1_a1",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.10520/ejc-carsa_v24_n1_a1"
}