Understanding Kids With Problematic Sexual Behaviors

Geoff Sidoli joins us from NCA’s Institute for Better Mental Health Outcomes to talk about kids with sexual behavior problems. Myths abound about why these kids act out, how treatable they are, and what treatment settings and methods may be most helpful. But research shows that these kids are treatable. So how do we set these kids on a better life trajectory and improve safety at home and in the community?Topics in this episode:Origin story (1:43)Risk factors (4:15)A range of behaviors (9:09)Myths and blind spots (12:18)Effective treatments (22:31)Research gaps (30:13)For more information (40:20) Links:Geoff Sidoli, MSW, LCSW, coordinator of mental health programs, NCA Institute for Better Mental Health OutcomesProblematic sexual behaviorsPatrick Lussier, Ph.D.James R. Worling, Ph.D., C.Psych.“20-year prospective follow-up study of specialized treatment for adolescents who offended sexually”“An Empirically-Based Approach for Prosecuting Juvenile Sex Crimes,” Paul Stern, JD“Impressions of child advocacy center leaders: How problematic sexual behavior in children and adolescents is perceived by community professionals”Jane Silovsky, Ph.D., appeared in Season 3, “Sexual Behavior in Youth: What’s Normal? What’s Not? And What Can We Do About It?”“Quantifying the Decline in Juvenile Sexual Recidivism Rates,” Michael F. Caldwell, PsyDBrian Allen, PsyD; the phase-based treatment modelTrauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)Melissa D. GradyAshley Fiore, MSW, LCSWKevin M. Powell, Ph.D.; resiliency and protective factors modelDaniel J. Siegel, MD Visit us at OneInTenPodcast.org. And join us on Facebook at One in Ten podcast.Support the showDid you like this episode? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts.