Medical Examinations
The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Bluegrass operates a child-friendly, on-site medical clinic to evaluate those children who have reported inappropriate physical contact. Regardless of how long ago the assault occurred, it is important that child and adolescent victims receive a thorough examination to ensure that they are physically and emotionally healthy.
The medical clinic is staffed by a physician and nurse who are specially trained to treat child victims of sexual assault. A Licensed Clinical Social Worker works with the medical team to assess each child’s emotional well-being. A comprehensive medical examination is conducted for a number of reasons. It allows the physician to: