Clinical and cultural issues in diagnosing and treating child victims of peer abuse.

Examined are clinical and cultural issues in assessing and treating child victims of peer abuse. Profiles for both victims and perpetrators are discussed as are clinical patterns that may emerge in adulthood. Clinical trauma accommodation is discussed to offer the processing and adaptation to peer victimization. A clinical algorithm is discussed to provide the clinician with a pathway for assessment, treatment and follow-up for children who experience peer victimization.