Liana Hill
Crisis Services of North Alabama, USA
Title: And then I told, the case study of a 15 year old sexual assault victim, “I only wanted to protect my sisters
Biography
Biography: Liana Hill
Abstract
How many times have you heard a child disclose sexual abuse because they don’t want their younger siblings to endure the same abuse they have? This case study looks through the eyes and actions of a 15 year old as she shares her disclosure, which sometimes worked and other times it did not. From the social media posts, to telling teachers and family members she was finally able to disclose her innermost secrets, which she endured for over half her life. The presentation will show clips from her forensic interview, how should a victim react? you decide if she sounds credible, even some multi-discplinary team members found her actions difficult to watch. Her suicide attempts and gender confusion are also discussed, two other issues that impacted how people percieved her.
The Forensic nurse’s examination of the 15 year old and her siblings and the findings will be reviewed. Along with the criminal investigation and the final outcome of the case. As providers of care to victims of abuse, if you learn something from this presentation, it is that no one reacts the same to trauma.