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Identifying the difference between appropriate andproblematic sexual behaviour in children can be difficult.Often, assumptions are based on work with adults oradolescents and these fail to address the specificissues associated with pre-pubescent children.

Our one-day workshop explores how to make an initialevaluation as to whether a child’s sexual behaviour is age-expected or problematic and whether further interventionmay be required. It will be of interest to social workers,carers, therapists, teachers, health professionals, guardiansand other practitioners.

Pre-pubescent ChildrenWith Sexual Behaviour ProblemsAn introduction

... Specialist training and case advice

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Pre-pubescent children with sexual behaviour problems

An introductory course for professionals and carers working withchildren and their families

This training course looks at the causes of sexual behaviour problems and will helpyou identify:

•• When a child’s sexual behaviour is of concern•• When further advice, assessment or intervention is required.

This course will assist professionals who need to undertake or contribute to initial andcore assessments, Section 47 investigations and specialist assessments. It will also helpthose involved in constructing and implementing child protection and care plans.Carers and teachers responsible for such children will also benefit.

Course aimsWith a background working with children with inappropriate sexual behaviours, our facilitators will explore:

•• The difference between age-expected and harmful sexual behaviours •• How and why pre-pubescent children develop sexual behaviour problems•• Some of the common facts and myths in such work •• When specialist assessment and intervention is needed •• What works?•• Key issues for therapeutic care, managing risk and meeting need•• Issues, dilemmas and advice about accessing appropriate services.

More specialist and in-depth training is available which covers assessment,intervention, case management and caring for children with harmful sexualbehaviours.

A further course is also available that addresses issues related to post-pubescentadolescents (details on request).

Check the website for forthcoming dates and locations or call us to arrnage group training atyour own premises.

We provide a comprehensive range of services, including training and specialist caseadvice for professionals, and direct work with sex offenders and their families.

For more details, visitwww.lucyfaithfull.org.uk

For further course details, or to discussyour training requirements, contact Nicola Wathen on 01527 591 922or email nwathen@lucyfaithfull.org.uk

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