In 82% of cases (222/269), the alleged offender was a heterosexual partner of a close relative of the child. In the remaining 269 cases, two offenders were identified as being gay or lesbian. In 9 cases, an offender could not be identified. Seventy-four children were allegedly abused by other children and teenagers less than 18 years old. Mean age was 6.1 years (range, 7 months to 17 years).Ĭharts were reviewed to determine the relationships of the children to the alleged offender, the sex of the offender, and whether or not the alleged offender was reported to be gay, lesbian, or bisexual.Ībuse was ruled out in 35 cases. Patients were 352 children (276 girls and 76 boys) referred to a subspecialty clinic for the evaluation of suspected child sexual abuse. To determine if recognizably homosexual adults are frequently accused of the sexual molestation of children.Ĭhart review of medical records of children evaluated for sexual abuse.Ĭhild sexual abuse clinic at a regional children's hospital.
