Physical Examination and Evidence Collection Resources

  • TEN-4 Bruising and TEN-4-FACESp Mnemonics

    The TEN-4 Bruising and TEN-4-FACESp Mnemonics assist in identifying bruising that is suspicious for child abuse in infants and preschoolers/young children.

  • Interpretation of Medical Findings in Suspected Child Sexual Abuse Reference Article - 2023

    This peer-reviewed article discusses the interpretation of medical findings in suspected child sexual abuse.

  • Substances tested for by the KY state crime lab when a toxicology kit is submitted can be found here

  • Chain of custody form - sample