the resource project
References
Frequently Asked Questions
The Resource Project was developed using current trauma-informed guidance from the Ontario child advocacy centres, the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, BOOST Child & Youth Advocacy Centre, the National Child Traumatic Stress Network, the Ontario Association of Children's Aid Societies, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and peer-reviewed research on child development and recovery following childhood sexual abuse.
Some recommendations have been adapted for clarity and readability.
The following organizations and publications were referenced in the preparation of this information.
Canadian Paediatric Society. (n.d.). The medical evaluation of pre-pubertal children with suspected sexual abuse.
https://cps.ca/en/documents/position/the-medical-evaluation-of-pre-pubertal-children-with-suspected-sexual-abuseDepartment of Justice Canada. (n.d.). Children and the justice system in Canada: Developmental considerations for enhancing evidence.
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/jr/cjscdcee-esjccrdat/Department of Justice Canada. (n.d.). Testimonial aids for young victims and witnesses.
https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/cj-jp/victims-victimes/factsheets-fiches/testimonial-temoignage.htmlGovernment of Ontario. (2016). Ontario child protection standards.
https://www.ontario.ca/document/ontario-child-protection-standards-2016