Youth with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Treatment Program
Some sexual behaviors in young children are inappropriate and potentially harmful to children. For example, some children display intrusive, aggressive, or coercive sexual behaviors. The Assessment and Treatment Program for Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior serves families of children with problematic sexual behavior. Programs are available for School Age Children (ages 7-12) and Adolescents (ages 13-17) along with their caregivers.
Who We Are
There isn’t one type of child who develops problematic sexual behavior. Both boys and girls can have problematic sexual behavior. While some of the children have been sexually abused, many have not. Most children who have been sexually abused do not have problematic sexual behavior.
Group/Individual Treatment
What Causes This?
Research suggests that many factors can contribute to developing problematic sexual behavior, including:
• Family sexuality patterns
• Exposure to sexual material
• Exposure to family violence
• Physical abuse
• Other non-sexual behavior problem
Help Begins With a Phone Call
Many youngsters with problematic sexual behavior can be helped with outpatient treatment from 12 to 32 weeks. They can live at home and attend school and other activities without jeopardizing the safety of other children. Even better, most of these children do not continue to have sexual behavior problems into adolescence and adulthood
Who Can Refer You to This Program?
Our assessment and group/individual therapy services are provided without cost to the family. Contact us if you know a child who might benefit from this program. accept referrals from:
• Law Enforcement
• District Attorney’s Office
• Family Court
• Parents and guardians
• The Cayuga County Department of Social Services
• Mental health, medical, school, and other professionals
• Daycare providers
• Probation/Parole
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The 7 C's:
CAUSE
You didn't Cause the problem.
CARE
You can help take Care of yourself.
CONTROL
You can't Control it.
COMMUNICATE
You can Communicate your feelings.
CURE
You can't Cure it.
CHOICES
You can make healthy Choices.
BUT
But...
CELEBRATE
You can make Celebrate yourself!
Call
Director: Emily Hitchcock
315-253-9795
(ext. 202)