Historical Sexual & Institutional
Abuse
Abuse
Historical Sexual Abuse Medicolegal Assessments
MEDirect provides expert historical sexual and institutional abuse medicolegal assessments to support compensation claims, redress applications, and civil litigation involving past sexual abuse. Our assessments are conducted by experienced and trauma-informed psychiatrists and psychologists who understand the long-term psychological impacts of abuse.
These sensitive evaluations are essential for legal professionals, insurers, and government agencies handling claims under national and state-based redress schemes, personal injury actions, and institutional abuse matters.
What is a Historical Sexual Abuse Assessment?
A historical sexual abuse assessment is a psychological or psychiatric evaluation of an individual who has experienced past sexual abuse, often during childhood or in institutional settings. The purpose of the assessment is to:
• Assess the psychological and emotional impact of the abuse
• Determine whether the abuse contributed to or caused a psychiatric condition
• Evaluate the functional impact on relationships, employment, and wellbeing
• Provide an expert opinion to support legal claims or redress applications
Our specialists use a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that assessments are conducted with sensitivity, professionalism, and in line with best practices for working with survivors of trauma.
• Assess the psychological and emotional impact of the abuse
• Determine whether the abuse contributed to or caused a psychiatric condition
• Evaluate the functional impact on relationships, employment, and wellbeing
• Provide an expert opinion to support legal claims or redress applications
Our specialists use a trauma-informed approach, ensuring that assessments are conducted with sensitivity, professionalism, and in line with best practices for working with survivors of trauma.
When Are These Assessments Required?
- Civil litigation against institutions or individuals
- National Redress Scheme and state-based redress programs
- Claims involving PTSD, anxiety, depression, or complex trauma
Why Choose MEDirect for Historical Abuse Matters?
- Trauma-informed psychiatrists and psychologists with medicolegal expertise
- Experienced in reporting for redress, compensation, and legal claims
- National coverage with in-person and telehealth options available
- Compassionate, evidence-based assessments tailored to individual cases
- Reports suitable for court, mediation, or institutional claims
Refer a Historical Sexual Abuse Matter
To arrange an assessment, contact MEDirect on 1300 001 633, email bookings@medirect.com.au, or submit a referral through our secure online system.