Resources for Parents of Children (under 12) exhibiting Problematic Sexual Behavior
National Center for Sexual Behavior of Youth http://www.ncsby.org/
The mission of NCSBY is to promote better lives, through better choices by youth, caregivers, and professionals for healthier responses to and prevention of problematic sexual behavior of youth. The NCSBY is a part of the University of Oklahoma and provides comprehensive listing of resources.
Specific resource: Stories by parents and facts sheets on a variety of topics including how to advocate for your child.
National Children’s Alliance - https://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/
National Children’s Alliance (NCA) is the national association and accrediting body for Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). To promote and support communities in providing a coordinated investigation and comprehensive response to child victims of abuse through Children’s Advocacy Centers and multi-disciplinary teams.
Specific Resource: Free fact sheets and video training series for caregivers and professionals. https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA) – www.atsa.com
ATSA is an international, multi-disciplinary organization dedicated to making society safer by preventing sexual abuse. ATSA promotes sound research, effective evidence-based practice, informed public policy, and collaborative community strategies that lead to the effective assessment, treatment, and management of individuals who have sexually abused or are at risk to abuse.
Specific resource: You can call for a referral to a clinician specializing in children with problematic sexual behaviors. Phone: (503) 643-1023
MASOC's mission is to ensure that children and adolescents with problematic or abusive sexual behaviors live healthy, safe, and productive lives. We strive to prevent sexually abusive behaviors in these youth by training professionals and educating the community about developmentally appropriate interventions, evidence-based treatment, and effective public policies.
Specific resource: The website has a directory of clinicians in MA with expertise working with children or adolescents with problematic sexual behaviors. There is also a series of free recorded webinars on this topic.
Stop It Now! - www.stopitnow.org
Stop It Now! prevents the sexual abuse of children by mobilizing adults, families and communities to take actions that protect children before they are harmed and provides support, information and resources to keep children safe and create healthier communities. Stop It Now! identifies, refines and shares effective ways to prevent child sexual abuse before children are harmed - and to get help for everyone involved.
Specific Resource: Stop It Now! National helpline services for families to call when concerned about a child’ sexual behaviors. Helpline: 1.888.PREVENT (Helpline hours: Monday-Friday, 12pm-6pm EST)
Resources for Professionals working with Children (under 12) exhibiting Problematic Sexual Behavior
National Children’s Alliance webpage of resources
https://learn.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb
- Two Hour Online course by National Children’s Alliance and the NCSBY http://www.nationalchildrensalliance.org/psb/
- What we can do: Understanding children and youth with problematic sexual behaviors. http://www. nationalchildrensalliance.org/sites/default/files/ downloads/2017-PSB-Fact-Sheet-Overview-3.pdf
The National Center for the Sexual Behavior of Youth. (n.d.).
- Description of the collaborative, community based, evidence based services for problematic sexual behavior in children and youth. https://tinyurl.com/ncsby
- Understanding and coping with sexual behavior problems in children. http://www.ncsby.org/sites/default/files/resources/Understanding%20and%20Coping%20with%20SBP%20in%20Children%20--%20NCTSN%20NCSBY.pdf
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network. www.nctsn.org
Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (2006).
- Report of the Task Force on Children With Sexual Behavior Problems.
- Summary: https://www.atsa.com/children-sexual-behavior-problems
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
- “She Did WHAT? He Said WHAT?” How to Respond to Children’s Sexual Behaviors. Anne Douglass, Ph.D.
Webinars with Aljandro Lguizamo, Ph.D.
- "Your Child's Treatment and Your Roles, Values and Cultural Framework," with Alejandro Leguizamo, Ph.D.: https://youtu.be/nHaHqugyAe8
- "El Tratamiento para su Hijo/a, su Papel en el, sus Valores, y su Perspectiva Cultural," con Alejandro Leguizamo, Ph.D. : https://youtu.be/PRZSv4LMC1Q
ATSA Prevention committee blog by Rene McCreary with MOCSA and Julie Patrick with RALIANCE:
- Supporting foster parents for positive outcomes for youth with sexual behavior problems
- https://blog.atsa.com/2019/02/supporting-foster-parents-for-positive.html
