April 2, 2020 Webinar

"Dear Stop It Now! Helpline... Is My Child a Pedophile?"

When a youth’s sexual behavior is harmful to a younger child, parents and professionals alike can struggle to address these behaviors. Pathologizing or criminalizing these behaviors, while sometimes appropriate and necessary, can also obstruct parents’ engagement and understanding of how to support and help their child. The concerns and needs are multifaceted - from dealing with one’s own reactions to a young person’s harmful sexual behaviors to advocating for a youth in both legal and therapeutic arenas. We’ll share letters from parents worried about their child’s harmful sexual behaviors as a way to address some of the confusion and concerns about youth with sexually abusive behavior, and share information and strategies about accessing appropriate help and being an engaged parent. Guest expert, Becky Palmer, MS will join us to help us learn more about youth who sexually harm others and how we can help them. This webinar will primarily focus on youth of age 13 and older.

• Webinar recording

• Presentation slides

• Materials:

• Signs A Child Is At-Risk to Harm Another Child
• Do Children Sexually Abuse Other Children?
• Possible Reactions Of Non-offending Parents And Caring Adults
• Safety and Help for Children and Teens Who Have Engaged in Harmful Behaviors
• Re-establishing Safety in Your Family
• When You Love Them Both