AN INTEGRATIVE CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE EVALUATION PROTOCOL

Date: 18 &19 JUNE 2026

Time: 8:00 – 16:30

Venue: ONLINE (ZOOM)

Professionals: R3400.00

Interns: R2800.00

ABOUT THIS WORKSHOP

The workshop aims to enhance the practice of psychologists and social workers to maintain an ethical and legal standard within the field of child sexual abuse evaluations.

Workshop outline:

Defining child sexual abuse.

Conceptualisation.

Phase 1: Pre-Evaluation Requirements

1. 1. Ethical principles and forensic requirements
   2. Specialised knowledge
   3. Psychological functioning and role
   4. Suitable environment
   5. Apparatus

Phase 2: Evaluation

1. 1. Obtaining background information
   2. Establishing rapport & episodic memory training
   3. Setting ground rules
   4. Psychometry/socio-emotional assessment
   5. Identifying body parts
   6. Exploring touches
   7. Gathering information
   8. Closing
   9. Collateral sources

Phase 3: Post-Evaluation

1. 1. Formulating hypotheses
   2. Giving feedback
   3. Report writing: Outline and ethical considerations
   4. Expert testimony: Preparation and ethical considerations
   5. Checklist

 

HPCSA: 12 General & 4 Ethics

SACSSP: 12 General