Children, sexuality and sexual abuse

​The sexuality and sexual abuse of children and adolescents are highly emotionally charged issues that can be difficult to deal with or to find accurate information about. This website contains nonspecialist information on sexual development and child sexual abuse, based on scientific research and the experiences of those working in the field.

The HUS Forensic Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center is responsible for the development and maintenance of this website.

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  • Looking for help?
    What to do if I suspect that a child or adolescent has become a victim of sexual abuse? How is suspected sexual abuse investigated?
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  • Looking for information?
    Under the headings below you will find information on what to do when suspecting that a child or adolescent has become a victim of sexual abuse. These sections also contain information on the roles of the various authorities during a criminal process.