Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) in St. Paul, MN assessed systems, policies and practices for identifying, responding and providing effective services to children with sexual behavior problems. MNCASA developed a report summarizing research on best practices, gaps in knowledge and practice, and specific policy recommendations to increase earlier identification and intervention.
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Communities
Boys Children with sexual behavior problems Girls Youth/Adolescents/Young Adult -
Products
Research: Children with Sexual Behavior Problems: Improving Minnesota’s ability to provide early identification and intervention services through policy and practice recommendations June 2017 View PDF
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Advocacy/rape crisis Therapeutic/mental health -
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Strategies
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Strengthen Policies
MNCASA's project sought to improve systems, policies and practices for identifying, responding and providing effective services to children with sexual behavior problems.
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Enhance Partnerships
MNCASA partnered with three stakeholders to assist in the survey distribution from Head Start, early childhood, and health care providers.
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Learning Circles
MNCASA presented this information in several spaces including a day-long symposium at Mitchell Hamline Law School entitled A Critical Look At Children Who Sexually Abuse Other Children: Best Practices in Intervention, Treatment, and Public Safety.
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Provide Resources
The guide, literature review and resources are free to the public.
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Measure Impact
MNCASA disseminated a survey designed to identify gaps in knowledge and practice relating to identifying and providing early intervention services for children with SBPs. The survey sought to reach 100 professionals who work wth this population. MNCASA received 1022 responses to the survey. They also identified and scanned 61 research articles, engaged over 40 national and Minnesota resource people and conducted interviews with 19 key stakeholders - including 12 professionals who work directly with children with SBPs.
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Raise Awareness
With the publication of the guide, MNCASA reached out to the media and to policy makers about the findings and recommendations.