PDF: Youth with sexual behavior problems can respond to treatment and may respond better than adults. It is important to seek treatment as soon as possible in these cases.
This list includes factors that may contribute to sexual behavior problems in youth and what to do in these situations as a caregiver. Please refer to the resource, “Supervision Guidelines for Children with Sexual Behavior Problems” for supervision guidelines.
| Audience | Parent/Caregiver, Adult |
|---|---|
| Format | Printer Friendly |
| Language | English |
| Topic | Sexual Abuse, Abuse Prevention, Body and Sexual Development |
Book: Corinne’s friend, Annie, is alarmed when Corinne suddenly becomes withdrawn and, through a series of letters, gets her to reveal her frightening secret, but then she must convince Corinne to tell someone who can help.
Book: In A Place for Starr, a courageous young girl tells the story of how she and her brother escape a scary home life and then how their family journeys to a peaceful, hopeful future.
Website: Based in South Carolina, Darkness to Light is a nonprofit working to end child sexual abuse by educating, raising awareness, sharing resources, and fostering a network of committed prevention advocates.
Book: A mother-child conversation introduces the topic of sexual abuse and ways to keep one’s body private.