[Therapeutic interventions in sexual child abuse].

This article describes the steps in a therapeutic crisis intervention in cases of intrafamilial child sexual abuse. It is outlined how the form and organisation of the intervention can in itself be highly therapeutic or very harmful. Taking to children, physical examination, coordination of professionals, the disclosure with parents and a family meeting are described as part of an overall therapeutic approach in the disclosure of the abuse. The described therapeutic crisis intervention attempts to take into account paediatric-medical routine and does not refer to any specialist therapeutic techniques in order to enable any child health professional who dares to face the issue of child sexual abuse to undertake the intervention.