Characteristics of female child sexual abuse in Hungary between 1986 and 2001: a longitudinal, prospective study

A high proportion of female child sexual abuse takes place within the family and is revealed only after multiple episodes. The low reported prevalence of sexual assault is the consequence of the lack of cooperation between the emergency services in Hungary and the Hungarian criminal law. Prevention requires vigilance in out-of-school times, child education, early involvement of healthcare professionals, and adjustment of the administration of justice.