Pediatric Sexual Assault Exams:
Decoding the Medical Evidence for Legal Professionals
Decoding the Medical Evidence for Legal Professionals
This presentation offers legal professionals essential insights into interpreting pediatric sexual assault examinations. Designed specifically for attorneys and investigators, the program bridges the gap between medical findings and legal application. Participants will gain a thorough understanding
of the updated Adam's Classification system, normal anatomical variants, and how examination findings translate into expert testimony. Through case studies and real-world examples, attendees will learn to effectively evaluate medical documentation and understand the significance of various examination findings. Special emphasis is placed on understanding both the presence and absence of physical
findings in the context of child sexual abuse cases.
Highlights
1. 5 categories of Adam’s classification
2. Categories of Physical Findings - From normal variants to diagnostic
findings
3. Female Anatomy - Essential structures and terminology
4. Hymen - Myths, facts, and forensic significance
5. Case Studies - Practical application and testimony preparation
of the updated Adam's Classification system, normal anatomical variants, and how examination findings translate into expert testimony. Through case studies and real-world examples, attendees will learn to effectively evaluate medical documentation and understand the significance of various examination findings. Special emphasis is placed on understanding both the presence and absence of physical
findings in the context of child sexual abuse cases.
Highlights
1. 5 categories of Adam’s classification
2. Categories of Physical Findings - From normal variants to diagnostic
findings
3. Female Anatomy - Essential structures and terminology
4. Hymen - Myths, facts, and forensic significance
5. Case Studies - Practical application and testimony preparation
