Young Children & Adolescents with Sexual Behaviour Problems: Some lessons lea...Roslinya Latip
Incidents of sexual abuse involving young children as the instigators challenge the notion of 'children's innocence'. It is viewed as a complex problem which invites various responses from the public. The concern and service provision for young people with sexual behaviour problems (SBPs) in the UK is fairly recent, yet it shows rapid development since the publication of 'The Report of the Committee of enquiry into Children and Young People who Sexually Abuse Other Children' by the National Children's Home (NCH) in 1992. This presentation intends to provide some of the key findings from an original research entitled 'Young Children and Adolescents with Sexual Behaviour Problems: Findings from Practitioners and Agencies'. The presentation will highlight the focus of the study wherein to understand the issue of sexual behaviour problems (SBPs) involving young children and adolescents through the analysis of protocols to work with young people reported with a range of SBPs and through talking to the practitioners from various agencies. As this study includes the younger group of young people (those of ages below the age of criminal responsibility), this presentation will also tabulates some of the key features for research that combines two sensitive areas, and that is; research of the vulnerable population, and research of SBPs involving young children and adolescents as the 'instigators'. The presentation will also summarises the approach of the study which was designed to bring about a holistic view of the different ways the understanding of SBPs among young people are manifested in the different service providers and practices. This inter-disciplinary topic will includes some lessons learned for better practice but most importantly it can also be an eye opener for many people about the challenges in the practice with young people with SBPs, which makes this presentation relevant to a wider population.
Cranleigh School Technology & Teenage Mental Health Conference: Laura BatesCranleigh School
Heads, deputies and pastoral leads from schools across the South East gathered at Cranleigh on March 8th to hear experts from the fields of neuroscience, mental wellness and adolescent psychology discuss the impact of technology on the mental health of teenagers.
The conference brought together experts and educators with an interest in the impact of technology on teenage mental health, to share ideas and experiences, to learn from pioneering work going on in this area and to create a network of links.
Held in partnership with leading mental health charity, The Charlie Waller Trust, the one-day conference featured keynote speeches and workshops.
Further Information at: https://www.cranleigh.org/our-school/academics/resources/cranleigh-training/technology-teenage-mental-health-conference/
Young Children & Adolescents with Sexual Behaviour Problems: Some lessons lea...Roslinya Latip
Incidents of sexual abuse involving young children as the instigators challenge the notion of 'children's innocence'. It is viewed as a complex problem which invites various responses from the public. The concern and service provision for young people with sexual behaviour problems (SBPs) in the UK is fairly recent, yet it shows rapid development since the publication of 'The Report of the Committee of enquiry into Children and Young People who Sexually Abuse Other Children' by the National Children's Home (NCH) in 1992. This presentation intends to provide some of the key findings from an original research entitled 'Young Children and Adolescents with Sexual Behaviour Problems: Findings from Practitioners and Agencies'. The presentation will highlight the focus of the study wherein to understand the issue of sexual behaviour problems (SBPs) involving young children and adolescents through the analysis of protocols to work with young people reported with a range of SBPs and through talking to the practitioners from various agencies. As this study includes the younger group of young people (those of ages below the age of criminal responsibility), this presentation will also tabulates some of the key features for research that combines two sensitive areas, and that is; research of the vulnerable population, and research of SBPs involving young children and adolescents as the 'instigators'. The presentation will also summarises the approach of the study which was designed to bring about a holistic view of the different ways the understanding of SBPs among young people are manifested in the different service providers and practices. This inter-disciplinary topic will includes some lessons learned for better practice but most importantly it can also be an eye opener for many people about the challenges in the practice with young people with SBPs, which makes this presentation relevant to a wider population.
Cranleigh School Technology & Teenage Mental Health Conference: Laura BatesCranleigh School
Heads, deputies and pastoral leads from schools across the South East gathered at Cranleigh on March 8th to hear experts from the fields of neuroscience, mental wellness and adolescent psychology discuss the impact of technology on the mental health of teenagers.
The conference brought together experts and educators with an interest in the impact of technology on teenage mental health, to share ideas and experiences, to learn from pioneering work going on in this area and to create a network of links.
Held in partnership with leading mental health charity, The Charlie Waller Trust, the one-day conference featured keynote speeches and workshops.
Further Information at: https://www.cranleigh.org/our-school/academics/resources/cranleigh-training/technology-teenage-mental-health-conference/
Young People's Perceptions of the Police in ScotlandCTLScotland
This study was commissioned in 2015 by Young Scot to explore the perceptions young people have of the police in Scotland. The research was conducted by Catch the Light. Infographic is designed by LOTI Creative
Research Goals and Objectives
To identify the current polices and practices of the criminal justice system and child protection system in the country to respond to child sexual abuse; and
To assess the institutional capacities currently available to protect children from sexual abuse
Robert W Ball, Service and Workforce Development,
HIV/AIDS & Related Programs (HARP)
This presentation will discuss the focus testing of the same-sex domestic violence identification tool for health and community care workers developed by the HARP Unit of Sydney South West Area Health Service. Now in its final design, the screening tool is
flexible enough to be used both within government health care settings and throughout non-government support and care organisations.
One in Five - Council of Europe Campaign to stop sexual violence against children
Violence against children in Montenegro
Knowledge, attitudes and practice survey, 2013
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People in Philadelphia - Commun...America's Promise Alliance
America's Promise Alliance Community Convention 2016
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People
What are the obstacles young people face to access wellness resources in their communities? With the support of Target Corporation, the Center for Promise deployed young people themselves in mapping the assets in their communities to tap their experience and ground-level perspective in better understanding what young people like them are experiencing and what we need to do better to improve the supports they have.
Created by
Youth Researchers, Center for Promise
These PowerPoint presentations are intended for use by crime prevention practitioners who bring their experience and expertise to each topic. The presentations are not intended for public use or by individuals with no training or expertise in crime prevention. Each presentation is intended to educate, increase awareness, and teach prevention strategies. Presenters must discern whether their audiences require a more basic or advanced level of information.
NCPC welcomes your input and would like your assistance in tracking the use of these topical presentations. Please email NCPC at trainings@ncpc.org with information about when and how the presentations were used. If you like, we will also place you in a database to receive updates of the PowerPoint presentations and additional training information. We encourage you to visit www.ncpc.org to find additional information on these topics. We also invite you to send in your own trainer notes, handouts, pictures, and anecdotes to share with others on www.ncpc.org.
Young People's Perceptions of the Police in ScotlandCTLScotland
This study was commissioned in 2015 by Young Scot to explore the perceptions young people have of the police in Scotland. The research was conducted by Catch the Light. Infographic is designed by LOTI Creative
Research Goals and Objectives
To identify the current polices and practices of the criminal justice system and child protection system in the country to respond to child sexual abuse; and
To assess the institutional capacities currently available to protect children from sexual abuse
Robert W Ball, Service and Workforce Development,
HIV/AIDS & Related Programs (HARP)
This presentation will discuss the focus testing of the same-sex domestic violence identification tool for health and community care workers developed by the HARP Unit of Sydney South West Area Health Service. Now in its final design, the screening tool is
flexible enough to be used both within government health care settings and throughout non-government support and care organisations.
One in Five - Council of Europe Campaign to stop sexual violence against children
Violence against children in Montenegro
Knowledge, attitudes and practice survey, 2013
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People in Philadelphia - Commun...America's Promise Alliance
America's Promise Alliance Community Convention 2016
Wellness and Access Through the Eyes of Young People
What are the obstacles young people face to access wellness resources in their communities? With the support of Target Corporation, the Center for Promise deployed young people themselves in mapping the assets in their communities to tap their experience and ground-level perspective in better understanding what young people like them are experiencing and what we need to do better to improve the supports they have.
Created by
Youth Researchers, Center for Promise
These PowerPoint presentations are intended for use by crime prevention practitioners who bring their experience and expertise to each topic. The presentations are not intended for public use or by individuals with no training or expertise in crime prevention. Each presentation is intended to educate, increase awareness, and teach prevention strategies. Presenters must discern whether their audiences require a more basic or advanced level of information.
NCPC welcomes your input and would like your assistance in tracking the use of these topical presentations. Please email NCPC at trainings@ncpc.org with information about when and how the presentations were used. If you like, we will also place you in a database to receive updates of the PowerPoint presentations and additional training information. We encourage you to visit www.ncpc.org to find additional information on these topics. We also invite you to send in your own trainer notes, handouts, pictures, and anecdotes to share with others on www.ncpc.org.
Speaking at the 2015 CCIH Annual Conference, Susan Hillis, PhD, MS, Senior Global Health Advisor, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control explains research to discover the magnitude and the effects of violence against children on a global scale.
2. Introduction to the Taith
Service
Taith is a partnership between
Barnardo’s
South Wales Police
7 Local Authorities
Hillside Secure Centre
Abertawe Bro Morgannwg Health Board
Youth Justice Board
3. Introduction to the Taith
Service
The Service offers
Assessment
Longer-term programme work
Consultation
Direct work to parents/ carers
Training
The Taith Service accepts referrals across Wales
4. Referral criteria
Aged 8-17 years on referral o r
Aged 18-21 years
Displaying sexually harmful behaviour
Ordinarily open to YOS/ SSD
5. Referrals
In 2009/10
Taith worked with 128 young people
For over half, yp had engaged in at least one incident
prior
to the referring behaviour
7% referral rate on girls
Average age on referral 13.5 years
56% mainstream education, 20% PRU/ special school
33% in LAC system
30% have statement of special educational need
6. Referring behaviour
In 2009/10
12% exposed genitals (incl exposure and
masturbation)
43% sexually assaulted another
28% raped/ attempted to rape (penetration of vagina,
anus
or mouth without consent)
8% engaged in other penetrative behaviour (causing
another to penetrate him without consent/ digital or
objectile penetration)
3% had downloaded indecent images of children
5% other behaviours
7. Structure of assessment
ERASOR Version 2.0 (Worling and Curwen, 2001)
Range of questionnaires devpd by ASAP (Beckett et
al),
where appropriate
SDQ (Goodman, 2005)
TSCC (Briere, 1996)
8. The purpose of assessment
Identify level of concern/ risks yp may represent
Establish therapeutic needs
Make recommendations for placement (where
appropriate)
Make recommendations for risk management
9. Talking to young people
about sexually harmful
behaviour
Acknowledgement of difficulty/ demonstrate empathy
etc
Non judgemental
Straightforward approach
Clear on boundaries of confidentiality
Create an expectation that they will discuss the
incident
with you
Importance of language/ terminology used
Questioning style
10. 16% of children aged under 16 years experienced
abuse in
childhood, 11% of which was contact abuse (11%
boys and
21% girls) (Cawson et al, 2000, published by NSPCC)
Retrospective studies present a broad consensus that
25-
35% of all child sexual abuse is perpetrated by other
young
11. Review of 25 studies into arrest and reconviction
rates
amongst adolescent sexual offenders found
recidivism
rates of between 1.7% and 19.6% over 1-10 year
periods
(Caldwell, 2002)
30-50% of adult sex offenders reported that they
began to
abuse when they were children or adolescents
(Marshall
12. Own victimisation and other
behavioural issues
Taith 2009/10 N 128
41% known or suspected to have been sexually
abused
42% known or suspected to have been physically
abused
61% known or suspected to have been emotionally
abused
62% known or suspected to have been exposed to
domestic violence
48% known or suspected as having been bullied by
others
3% known or suspected as having been sexually
exploited
13. Own victimisation and other
behavioural issues
18% young people reported as having known or
suspected
drug or alcohol issues
18% young people have diagnosed or suspected
depression
14% young people are known or suspected to engage
in
self harm
62% involved in fighting/ aggression
38% involved in bullying (of others)
35% were identified as having damaged property
14. Areas that may be of
concern
Social adequacy deficits
Poor self regulation/ problem solving skills
Specific thinking errors about young children and sex
Poor empathy for victim of own behaviour/ victims of
sexual abuse (poor correlation with risk in adults)
Hostile/ adversarial attitude towards girls
Likely to misinterpret girls’ behaviour in sexualised
ways
Pro criminal thinking
15. Some ideas on risk
management in school
setting
Forall young people
Clear rules around privacy
Clear guidelines around masturbation
Clear rules around pornography and mobile phones
(internet and camera funcs)
Clear policies on bullying (incl sexual/ homophobic)
Awareness of safeguarding duties and procedures
Promotion of healthy sexuality
16. Ourthoughts on challenging
inappropriate behaviour
Directly challenge
Challenge immediately where possible
But with respect for sensitivities involved
Do challenge ‘the small stuff’
Be explicit
Outline alternative appropriate behaviour
17. Ourthoughts on challenging
inappropriate behaviour
Record behaviour clearly
Discuss behaviour with appropriate colleagues
Check out your own feelings – get support when
needed
Report behaviour when necessary
Inform young person and parents
18. Managing Risk- Processes
Safety plans
Child Protection Procedures
Criminal Justice System – bail/ licence/ supervision
conditions
MAPPA
Sexual Offences Prevention Order
19. Contact us at
E mail
taith.service@barnardos.org.uk
Tel 01656 – 749235
www.barnardos.org.uk/taith