All problematic and harmful sexual behaviour requires a safeguarding response to protect both the child who has displayed the behaviour and those who have been impacted.
We have a range of guidance, training and resources to help you understand how to prevent harmful sexual behaviour, manage incidents and support and protect children.
Problematic sexual behaviour (PSB) is developmentally inappropriate or socially unexpected sexualised behaviour which doesn’t have an overt element of victimisation or abuse.
Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) is developmentally inappropriate sexual behaviour displayed by children and young people which is harmful or abusive.
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse is a form of HSB where sexual abuse takes place between children of a similar age or stage of development. Child-on-child sexual abuse is a form of HSB that takes place between children of any age or stage of development.
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse is a form of HSB where sexual abuse takes place between children of a similar age or stage of development. Child-on-child sexual abuse is a form of HSB that takes place between children of any age or stage of development.
Peer-on-peer sexual abuse is a form of HSB where sexual abuse takes place between children of a similar age or stage of development. Child-on-child sexual abuse is a form of HSB that takes place between children of any age or stage of development.
Access free resources to use with children and young peopl e to help promote healthy relationships in age-appropriate ways.
An evidence-informed framework for children and young people displaying harmful sexual behaviours
Young people who have experienced abuse at school and parents and teachers who are concerned about sexual abuse in education settings can call 0800 136 663 or email help@nspcc.org.uk.
Our podcast explores the safeguarding and child protection issues you need to know about. Listen to our episodes exploring problematic and harmful sexual behaviour:
> Harmful sexual behaviour in schools
> Assessing sexualised behaviour
> Preventing harmful sexual behaviour
> Direct work with children displaying HSB
> Planning therapeutic sessions for children displaying HSB
