Additional Resources | PSB-CY Course 1

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Additional resources for PSB-CY Course 1, Clinical Assessment of Children and Youth with Problematic Sexual Behavior

External Resources

Lesson 3 | Qualifications for Conducting PSB-CY Clinical Assessments

• American Psychological Association (APA), Council Policy Manual | APA policy on standards and guidelines for the education and training, professional practice, and science of psychology
• Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA), Children with Sexual Behavior Problems (2nd Edition) (2023) | Guidelines for treating children, ages 12 and under, exhibiting sexual behavior problems
• NCSBY, Guiding Principles | Overview of the latest research findings and best practices for professionals working with youth with PSB

Lesson 5 | Clinical Assessment Goals

• Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness at Penn State, Problematic Sexual Behavior in Children and Youth Non-Clinical Referral Tool (PSB-CY NCRT) | Assists DOD/DOW personnel in determining if a referral or consult to FAP is warranted based on the sexual behavior(s) exhibited by the child(ren) or youth.

Lesson 6 | Assessment Framework

• Community Health and Development at the University of Kansas, Community Tool Box | Details on protective and risk factors
• OneOp PSB-CY, Protective Factors and Vulnerabilities (PDF)

Lesson 7 | Risk and Protective Factors

• Friedrich, W. N., Davies, W. H., Feher, E., & Wright, J. (2003). Sexual behavior problems in preteen children: Developmental, ecological, and behavioral correlates. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, 989(1), 95–104. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1749-6632.2003.tb07296.x
  • Empirical Study | This is a classic study documenting some of these developmental, ecological, and behavioral risks/vulnerabilities and supportive/strength factors in relation to PSB in children 2-12 years old.

Lesson 8 | Assessment Process

Established Best Practices for Clinical Interviews

• ATSA, Children with Sexual Behavior Problems (2nd Edition) (2023) | Guidelines for treating children, ages 12 and under, exhibiting sexual behavior problems
• NCSBY, Professionals 
  • See Guiding Principles section | For guiding principles designed to complement specific professional standards of practice for professionals working with youth with PSB
  • See Overview and Definitions section | For general guidance on normative to problematic sexual behaviors across age ranges (Preschool age children, ages 6 and under; school age children, ages 7-12; and adolescent age youth, 13-19 years)
• NCSBY, Children Aged 3-12 
• NCSBY, Guiding Principles for Youth 13-18 

Lesson 9 | Planning and Preparing for the Assessment

• Penn State Clearinghouse for Military Family Readiness, Multidisciplinary Teams (MDTs): Rapid Literature Review (PDF) | Details on the role of MDT members
• NCSBY, Navigating the Community Response | See Steps in the System, From Investigation through Case Closed section
• NCA Engage, Military Partnerships, see CAC-Military Case Process Map | Guide providing a visual overview of how military child abuse cases move through the system, outlining each step from the initial report and investigation to the forensic interview, multidisciplinary case coordination, prosecution, case management, and case closure.

Lesson 10 | Disclosures and Informed Consent

• Interstate Commission for Juveniles, Toolkit for Judges: Transferring Juvenile Sex Offenders | Different legal requirements may prompt additional requests for clinical assessments for youth and families moving from one jurisdiction to another. An example of this is interstate juvenile transfers for post-adjudicated youth.

Lesson 11 | Conducting the Clinical Interview

• ATSA, Resources for Treatment and Prevention of Problem Sexual Behavior(s)
• Lucier-Greer, M., Nichols, L. R., Peterson, C., Burke, B., Quichocho, D., & O’Neal, C. W. (2018). Problematic sexual behavior among children and youth: Considerations for reporting, assessment, and treatment. Military REACH Research and Outreach.

Additional ATSA Assessment Resources:

• Practice Guidelines for Assessment, Treatment, and Intervention with Adolescents Who Have Engaged in Sexually Abusive Behavior (2017)
• Report: Registration and Community Notification of Children and Adolescents Adjudicated of a Sexual Crime: Recommendations for Evidence-Based Reform (2020) | Paper reviewing the emergence and development of sexual offender registration and community notification (SORN) laws, identifying how these laws have been applied to children and adolescents adjudicated for a sexual crime, and considering the extent to which these laws

Lesson 14 | Clinical Interview Engagement Strategies

• The National Institute of Health Clinical Center, Deep Breathing Exercise for Anxiety (YouTube Video) | Mindfulness technique and guided breathing exercise example
• NCSBY, Youth Partnership Board Tip Sheet, Working with Adolescents with Problematic or Illegal Sexual Behavior, Advice from Youth (PDF) | Insights into what youth have identified as the most important engagement reminders for providers
• NCSBY, Partnership Boards | More from The Caregiver Partnership Board (CPB) and Youth Partnership Board (YPB), consisting of members who have participated in PSB-CBT™ treatment.

Lesson 18 | Trauma Experiences and Developmental Considerations

• NCTSN, Trauma and Families: Fact Sheet for Providers (PDF) | Reviews how trauma can impact families
• NCTSN, The 12 Core Concepts (PDF) | Focuses on understanding traumatic stress responses in children and families

Lesson 24 | Addressing Electronic and Online Sexual Behavior

• NetSmartz, Topic: Sexting | Information, resources, and clinical considerations on youth-produced sexual images
• U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Citizens’ Guide to U.S. Federal Law on Child Pornography | Details on federal law regarding Child Pornography
• APA, Teaching Porn Literacy | Article outlining the importance of including pornography literacy in sex education

Technology Use and Teens Resources Relevant to Sexting and Technology Behaviors

• Common Sense Education, Digital Citizenship | Video on what teaching digital citizenship is and why it matters
• Digital Birds and Bees | Resources for mental health professionals, parents, and kids around understanding digital well-being and the risks and benefits of sexual education on the internet

Lesson 27 | Assessment Measure Examples

• U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Child Measures of Trauma and PTSD | Information about obtaining a measure of trauma symptoms
• NCSBY, Professionals, see Standards of Care section | Comprehensive guide on what qualifications are necessary
• APA, Council of National Psychological Associations for the Advancement of Ethnic Minority Interests, Testing and Assessment with Persons and Communities of Color (2016) (PDF) | Reviews psychological testing across diverse communities, emphasizing bias, historical misuse, and the need for culturally competent assessments
• APA, Task Force on Psychological Assessment and Evaluation Guidelines. (2020). APA Guidelines for Psychological Assessment and Evaluation. (PDF) | Assists and informs best practice when psychological instruments are used within the practice of psychological assessment and/or evaluation

Assessment Resources

• California Clearinghouse for Evidence-Based Child Welfare, Measurement Tools for Child Welfare | Covers tools that are commonly used in the child welfare systems
• Examples of how test publishers manage qualifications for those who use assessment measures:
  • Pearson’s Clinical Assessment Group, Qualification Policy | Maintaining professional standards in testing as presented in the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing
  • Psychological Assessment Resources (PAR) Product and Qualification Level Information | Resources for professionals in accordance with the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing

Lesson 29 | Labels

Suggested Further Reading

• Lehmann, R. J. B., Thornton, D., Helmus, L. M., & Hanson, R. K. (2016). Developing non-arbitrary metrics for risk communication: Norms for the Risk Matrix 2000. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 43(12), 1729–1743.

Lesson 34 | Course Summary

Additional Resources

• Association for the Treatment and Prevention of Sexual Abuse (ATSA) 
• California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
• Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering, and Tracking (SMART) 
• Stop It Now | Equips adults to prevent child sexual abuse through innovative programming based on a public health model
• The Washington State Institute for Public Policy (WSIPP), Benefit-Cost Results | Findings on benefit-cost results for a variety of “evidence-based” public policy topics