Understanding Harmful Sexual Behaviour in Children and Young People

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This workshop equips professionals with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people. Participants will explore the developmental pathways, risk factors, and contextual influences that shape these behaviours, and learn how to apply trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate strategies in practice.

What Participants Will Gain:

  • Confidence in recognising concerning sexual behaviours in children and young people

  • Understanding of contributing factors, risk indicators, and developmental pathways

  • Skills to respond safely, protectively, and in a developmentally informed way

  • Knowledge of referral pathways, assessment needs, and collaborative approaches

  • Tools to support children and families within a trauma-informed framework

This workshop equips professionals with the knowledge and confidence to recognise, understand, and respond to harmful sexual behaviours in children and young people. Participants will explore the developmental pathways, risk factors, and contextual influences that shape these behaviours, and learn how to apply trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate strategies in practice.

What Participants Will Gain:

  • Confidence in recognising concerning sexual behaviours in children and young people

  • Understanding of contributing factors, risk indicators, and developmental pathways

  • Skills to respond safely, protectively, and in a developmentally informed way

  • Knowledge of referral pathways, assessment needs, and collaborative approaches

  • Tools to support children and families within a trauma-informed framework

Learning Outcomes

Participants will be able to:

✔ Differentiate between developmentally expected and concerning sexual behaviours in children and young people
✔ Recognise key contributing factors, vulnerability indicators, and contextual risks
✔ Understand the developmental pathways and functions of harmful sexual behaviour
✔ Respond in ways that prioritise safety, regulation, and emotional wellbeing
✔ Identify appropriate referral pathways and understand when specialist assessment is required
✔ Support children and families using a trauma-informed, developmentally responsive approach

Who Should Attend

Residential Workers, Child protection, youth justice and community service workers, educators, therapists, youth workers, carers, and professionals working with vulnerable children.

Delivery Format

In-person professional workshop designed for teams

In person | Live online