Helton JJ, et al. - Researchers assessed patterns among children who were admitted to the emergency department (ED) for sexual abuse across the United States. They focused on crucial subgroup features based on demographic and primary payer data. Immediate medical care, incorporating testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections, prophylaxis for potential HIV exposure, and emergency contraception, is offered by ED professionals for children who have been sexually abused. Forensic testing is performed by ED clinicians in some cases to help with child protection and criminal investigations. Among those who recognize the signs of sexual abuse and detect patients who are currently being abused, such as children being exploited in sex trafficking, the first ones are physicians and nurses in EDs. ED professionals own medical, criminal justice, and protective roles in caring for vulnerable children but few data on the frequency with which children are admitted to the ED for sexual abuse are available.