Child Sexual Abuse Allegations in Child Custody, Child Visitation, and Child Protection Proceedings: A Scoping Review

Jonas Schemmel, Katharina Zell, Asne Senberg, Anna-Luisa Sahlfeld, Jana Otzipka, Renate Volbert, Jelena Zumbach-Basu

Published online on April 13, 2026

Abstract

Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, Ahead of Print.
Allegations of child sexual abuse (CSA) in family law cases, such as child custody, child visitation, and child protection proceedings, present complex and sensitive challenges for legal and psychological decision-making. This scoping review synthesizes ...