Medical evaluation of physically and sexually abused children

Carole Jenny

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Medical evaluation of physically and sexually abused children

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carole Jenny

Reading Level 4-5 9IE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

There's a secret world inside hospitals where doctors become detectives, searching for clues hidden beneath the surface. They work quietly to understand the scars that can't always be seen, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Medical ExaminationsChild AbuseForensic InvestigationHealth Education

Quick Assessment

This book serves as a detailed guide for understanding the medical evaluation of children who have experienced physical or sexual abuse. While written at a grade 4.5 reading level, its content is highly specialized and clinical, making it most suitable for older middle-grade readers with a strong interest in medical or forensic topics. Parents should be aware that the book addresses sensitive and potentially distressing subjects with professional terminology and thorough explanations.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9IE — Intense — Emotional
Emotional
Intense
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Moderate

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Child Abuse Sexual Abuse Medical Examination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

143 pages
ISBN
0761903976
Pages
143
Publisher
SAGE
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Battered Child SyndromeDiagnosisSexually Abused ChildrenMedical Examinations