The Indian Academy of Pediatrics, Goa State Chapter in association with the Department of Pediatrics, Goa Medical College organized a two day CME on PREVENT AND HEAL CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE on 6th & 7th July 2013 at the Library Auditorium, GMC, Bambolim.

Faculty:
Ms Vidya Reddy and Ms Nancy Thomas from Tulir–Centre for the Prevention
and Healing of Child Sexual Abuse, Chennai
Dr. Samir Dalwai, Developmental Pediatrician from Mumbai
Dr. Madhu Ghodkirekar, Dept of Forensic Medicine, GMC.

Topics covered:
Setting the context - child sexual abuse - prevalence and dynamics
Medico-legal protocols - case studies - interviewing & examination
Preview of IAP Protocols on Child Rights and Child Protection
Issues and challenges in the Health Professional’s Role, Response
and Responsibility to child sexual abuse

Day 1, Saturday 6th July 2013, was attended by 77 delegates, including school teachers and principals, ARSH Counselors and AYUSH doctors of the Directorate of Health Services, Goa and Co-ordinators from various NGOs from around Goa.

Day 2, Sunday 7th July 2013, was attended by 42 practicing pediatricians / resident doctors of GMC.

Accreditation from Goa Medical Council:
4 credit points (GMC/21/Accr/2013/1858 dt 10.7.2013)