Understanding & Responding to the Sexual Behaviors of Children and Adolescents (In-Person, Virtual Live)
YSO Staff
Summary
This training curriculum includes the latest information on problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) of children and adolescents. It can be presented virtually or in-person. It is an interactive tool aimed at increasing the knowledge and skills of professionals and parents to:
- Identify “developmentally expected” sexual behaviors;
- Distinguish those behaviors from problematic behaviors that are coercive, concerning, and/or illegal;
- Respond to all sexual behaviors in ways that promote healthy development and support affected bystanders.
Scenarios are presented describing sexual behaviors of children and adolescents that participants might witness in their homes, in day care settings, schools and other youth-serving organizations. Small group discussions give participants an opportunity to apply their new knowledge about how to assess and respond to these behaviors in ways that model good communication, empathy and accountability.
