Centro de Documentação da PJ
Analítico de Periódico
CD 341
Distinct age-related differences among victims in cases of suspected child abuse [Recurso eletrónico] / Marlene Beyer ..[et al.]
Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 69, n. 1 (January 2024), p. 252-263
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PEDOFILIA, CRIME SEXUAL, CIÊNCIA FORENSE, ESTUDO DE CASOS
Evidence describing age-related differences among children with suspected physical and sexual child abuse is lacking. We describe findings in severe cases of suspected abuse. Cases with 756 children 4 years old died, solely by manslaughter. External injuries were mainly located to head and torso in children 12 years old. Anogenital findings were mainly caused by other medical conditions in children 12 years old. The present study describes age-related differences in victims of suspected child abuse. Fatal versus nonfatal child physical abuse and the significance of hymenal findings in child sexual abuse could be studied further.
