It is hard to imagine that an estimated six million children are abused and neglected in the United States each year. These shocking statistics include different forms of maltreatment, ranging from physical, verbal, emotional and sexual abuse to physical neglect and medical neglect.

The Child Protection Program (CCP) at St. Louis Children's Hospital is a professional hospital-based program that provides clinical services and training. The program is staffed by pediatricians, pediatric nurse practitioners and licensed clinical social workers.

Jamie Kondis, MD, FAAP discusses the warning signs of child sexual abuse, as well as SLCH’s SAM (sexual abuse management) and SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) clinics.