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1. Slep AM, Heyman RE, Foran HM. Child maltreatment in DSM-5 and ICD-11. Fam Process 2015;54:17-32. 2. Vrolijk-Bosschaart TF, Brilleslijper-Kater SN, Benninga MA, LindauerRJL, Teeuw AH. Clinical practice: Recognizing child sexual abuse-what makes it so difficult? Eur J Pediatr 2018;177:1343-50. 3. Krug EG, Mercy JA, Dahlberg LL, Zwi AB. The world report on violence and health. Lancet 2002;360:1083-8. 4. Seth R, Srivastava RN. Child sexual abuse: Management and prevention, and protection of children from sexual offences (POCSO) Act. Indian Pediatr 2017;54:949-53. 5. Deshpande A, Macwan C, Poonacha KS, Bargale S, Dhillon S, Porwal P. Knowledge and attitude in regards to physical child abuse amongst medical and dental residents of central Gujarat: Across-sectional survey. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2015;33:177-82. 6. Seth R. Child abuse and neglect in India. Indian J Pediatr 2015;82:707-14. Table 1: Instructions to the practitioner tackling a patient of child sexual abuse Do’s Don’ts Be patient and calm. Don’t pressurize the victim for their story. Don’t speak rapidly. Let the victim know you are listening. e.g.,:nod your head. Don’t look at your watch or cell phone. Show right attitude. Do not judge. Do not say “You should not feel this way” Acknowledge how the victim is feeling. Do not assume what you think would be best for them. Give the victim the opportunity to ask what they want. You may ask “How can we help you.” Wait until the victim has finished talking before asking questions. Encourage the victim to keep talking. You may ask, “Do you want to tell me more?” Do not finish the victim’s thoughts.