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Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth (SBCY) Series

About This Series

Children and youth often exhibit behaviors that are considered sexual by the adults observing them. Understanding the factors associated with normal and concerning sexual behavior is important when preparing professionals and caregivers with the best practices to keep children safe and thriving during childhood and youth.

The SBCY series addresses normal sexual behavior in children in addition to exploring cautionary and problematic sexual behavior (PSB) that children may display. Various factors associated with children’s sexual behavior are identified to assist clinicians in understanding the appropriate assessment and disclosure processes involved when problematic symptoms are present.

This series currently consists of 14 webinars and 4 courses.

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Courses

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Clinical Assessment of Children and Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior

Course 1 of the Problematic Sexual Behavior of Children and Youth (PSB-CY): Clinical Assessment and Treatment Overview courses discusses the clinical assessment process when a child or youth has engaged in problematic sexual behavior (PSB).

2.0 continuing education (CE) credits available from select accreditation agencies.

Caregiver Engagement in Assessment and Treatment

Course 2 of the PSB-CY: Clinical Assessment and Treatment Overview courses overviews the caregiver’s role in the clinical assessment and treatment of problematic sexual behavior of children and youth (PSB-CY).

1.5 CE credits available from select accreditation agencies.

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Clinical Decision-Making and Treatment Planning

Course 3 of the PSB-CY: Clinical Assessment and Treatment Overview courses provides an overview of clinical decision-making and treatment planning for youth exhibiting PSB.

1.5 CE credits available from select accreditation agencies.

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Monitoring Safety Planning, Supervision, and Treatment Progress

Course 4 of the PSB-CY: Clinical Assessment and Treatment Overview courses identifies the key components of an effective safety and supervision plan for families and youth who present with PSB.

1.5 CE credits available from select accreditation agencies.

Webinars

Empowering Parents to Safeguard the Well-Being of Black Girls

This webinar covers culturally competent care for military families impacted by problematic sexual behavior of other children and youth. Emphasis is placed on young black girls’ emotional and physical safety and wellness and the intersection of the sexual behavior and development of children and youth.

1.5 continuing education (CE) credits available from select accreditation agencies.

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Navigating Intersectionality in the Treatment of Youth Problematic Sexual Behavior

This webinar delves into the topic of SBCY through the lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging. This session emphasizes the importance of understanding and addressing the unique challenges faced by children and families of color when youth exhibit PSB.

1.5 continuing education (CE) credits available from select accreditation agencies.

Preventing the Onset of Youth Problem Sexual Behaviors

This session demonstrates how a school-based universal prevention program called Responsible Behavior with Younger Children (RBYC) might be used to prevent PSB directed towards younger children and also peers.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Juvenile Justice Responses to Youth in Conflict with the Law

This session provides an introduction to the juvenile justice system and the juvenile court. The unique challenges of military-connected youth who enter the juvenile justice system are addressed.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Culturally Competent Responses to Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior

This presentation reviews the influences of culture and ethnic diversity on families and youth impacted by PSB. Explore how a balanced response contributes to the goal of understanding and healing.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Understanding Children’s Sexual Knowledge and Behavior from a Developmental Perspective

This webinar covers typical social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development in preschool and school-age children and how development across these domains informs expected sexual knowledge and behavior.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations. 

Talking with Youth about Sex, Sexuality, and Media

Participants will learn how to help and prepare children and youth to practice better decision-making regarding their bodies and the bodies of others. We also discuss best practices for having substantial conversations on understanding pornography, sex, and sexuality.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Considering the Adolescent Brain When Addressing Problematic Sexual Behavior of Youth

Factors that may contribute to adolescents engaging in problematic sexual behaviors will be highlighted. Protective factors will be discussed and emphasized as possible strategies for supporting healthy behavior.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Overview of Treatment for Children Impacted by Problematic Sexual Behavior of Other Youth

This webinar provides an overview of treatment for caregivers and children impacted by the PSB of other youth using a Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Engaging Families in Clinical Services: A Discussion on Engagement in Family Advocacy Settings

This webinar focuses on common factors that impact engagement for families in clinical services. Further, the research of McKay et al. related to caregiver engagement is discussed and applied to the family advocacy setting.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations. 

Problematic Sexual Behavior: The Importance of a Multidisciplinary Evidence-Based Approach

This webinar is focused on increasing the knowledge base of all multidisciplinary team members on problematic sexual behavior. Focus is placed on disseminating information regarding the continuum of sexual behaviors, dispelling myths about children with problematic sexual behavior, and instilling hope in treating this population.

1.5 CE credits available from UT Steve Hicks School of Social Work and from the National Council on Family Relations.

Sexualized Behaviors in Children and Youth

Child sexual abuse can be a very tough topic to discuss. However, it is very important when preparing families and professionals with strategies to keep kids safe and thriving during childhood and youth. This webinar reviews normal, concerning, and problematic sexualized behaviors that children may display.

1.5 CE credits available from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

From Hysteria to Hope: Bringing Reason to Sexual Abuse in Childhood

Approaching the topic of problematic sexual behavior in children and youth is often difficult and challenging. Exploring ways of prevention is vital in preparing families and professionals with ways to keep youth safe and thriving.

1.5 CE credits available from the UT Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work.

Blog Posts

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Culture and its Impact for the Work of Multidisciplinary Teams

Culture is community, and the military has its own distinct culture. Living in the military community can be difficult for some children, youth, and their families. For the MDT (Multidisciplinary Team) who work with those children, youth, and their families, it is important to be cognizant of the importance of…

Understanding and Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors among Children

Cases involving problematic sexual behaviors (PSBs) among children can be challenging for clinicians and non-clinicians to navigate. Clinicians are often working with the family or families involved, including parents and caregivers, but may also need to work with non-clinicians within the school systems the children are in. Addressing problematic sexual…

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