Integration of Services for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse at the University Teaching Hospital One-Stop Centre
Joint Authors
Kasese-Bota, Mwaba
Mwansa, Kaunda
Thea, Don
Haworth, Alan
Chomba, Elwyn
Kautzman, Michele
Kankasa, Chipepo
Amaya, Mia
Semrau, Katherine
Murray, Laura K.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-07-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To improve care of sexually abused children by establishment of a “One Stop Centre” at the University Teaching Hospital.
Methodology.
Prior to opening of the One Stop Centre, a management team comprising of clinical departmental heads and a technical group of professionals (health workers, police, psychosocial counselors lawyers and media) were put in place.
The team evaluated and identified gaps and weaknesses on the management of sexually abused children prevailing in Zambia.
A manual was produced which would be used to train all professionals manning a One Stop Centre.
A team of consultants from abroad were identified to offer need based training activities and a database was developed.
Results.
A multidisciplinary team comprising of health workers, police and psychosocial counselors now man the centre.
The centre is assisted by lawyers as and when required.
UTH is offering training to other areas of the country to establish similar services by using a Trainer of Trainers model.
A comprehensive database has been established for Lusaka province.
Conclusion.
For establishment of a One Stop Centre, there needs to be a core group comprising of managers as well as a technical team committed to the management and protection of sexually abused children.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chomba, Elwyn& Murray, Laura K.& Kautzman, Michele& Haworth, Alan& Kasese-Bota, Mwaba& Kankasa, Chipepo…[et al.]. 2010. Integration of Services for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse at the University Teaching Hospital One-Stop Centre. Journal of Tropical Medicine،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chomba, Elwyn…[et al.]. Integration of Services for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse at the University Teaching Hospital One-Stop Centre. Journal of Tropical Medicine No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Chomba, Elwyn& Murray, Laura K.& Kautzman, Michele& Haworth, Alan& Kasese-Bota, Mwaba& Kankasa, Chipepo…[et al.]. Integration of Services for Victims of Child Sexual Abuse at the University Teaching Hospital One-Stop Centre. Journal of Tropical Medicine. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504512
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504512