Problematic Sexual Behavior among Children and Youth: Considerations for Reporting, Assessment, and Treatment
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2018
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Auburn University
Abstract
Section I provides a guideline for non-mental health professionals who work with children and youth (e.g.,
teachers, youth development specialist) regarding how to respond when PSBs are observed and thresholds
for reporting PSB.
Section II reviews various intervention approaches for addressing and treating children and youth with PSB. This
section provides strong rationale for the use of therapeutic treatment, when warranted, as opposed to labeling
children and youth as criminal offenders. Several therapy models for treating PSB among children are reviewed
and information is presented regarding treatment effectiveness and training requirements for mental health
professionals.
Section III concludes the report with treatment considerations for clinicians who are assessing and working with
children and youth with PSB.
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Problematic Sexual Behavior, treatment, reporting, response
Citation
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. Auburn, AL: Military REACH