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Are sexual assault exams performed on adults and children?

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Are sexual assault exams performed on adults and children?

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Yes. Many of the evidence collection issues apply equally to adult and child survivors of sexual assault/abuse. However, there are particular issues regarding the interviewing and medical examination needs of children that differ from those of adults.