Working with children and young people who have displayed harmful sexual behaviour: evidence based guidance for professionals working with children and young people

Guidance to support professionals who work with children and young people to identify, prevent and mitigate harm caused by children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour


Additional Sources of Support

Parentline NSPCC Helpline Childline

Marie Collins Foundation Barnardo’s

Stop It Now! Helpline
0800 1000 900

The Stop It Now! helpline is available to anyone with any concerns or worries about child sexual abuse and its prevention. It is confidential and anonymous, with advice provided by child protection professionals. It can be used by parents and members of the public as well as professionals. Specific advice can be provided to anyone concerned about a young person’s sexual behaviour. Adults can also receive support if they are worried about their own thoughts feelings and behaviours, or of those of someone known to them.

The helpline for free from the UK on 0808 1000 900. Or you can use our live chat or send a secure email.

Contact

Email: child_protection@gov.scot

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