Assessing Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Preschool Children

Sandra K. Hewitt, Ph.D., Private Practice, Edina, MN and Associate Faculty, Minnesota School of Professional Psychology

Protecting Our Children from Sexual Abuse How Children Express Themselves Understanding Developmental Context Knowing More Than They Can Tell Assessing Very Young Children (18 to 36 Months) Children Who Cannot Be Interviewed Assessing Young Children (3 to 5 Years Old) Prescreening Children with Transitioning Skills Current Interview Formats with Adaptations for Preschool Children The Touch Survey Systematic Screening for Child Abuse When Abuse Is Not Proven Managing High Risk Cases Where Do We Go from Here?