Introduction to Children & Young People Who Display Reactive and Harmful Sexual Behaviours

This is an interactive workshop covering prevalence, differences between Normal, 
Reactive and Harmful behaviours, pathways to behaviours, assessment models 
and outcomes. It will propose some intervention methods to manage concerning 
behaviours.
It is run jointly with specialist partner agency colleagues who have direct 
experience of working with reactive and harmful sexual behaviour.

Aims
To provide participants with basic awareness and knowledge to identify when 
children’s behaviours move beyond what could be considered ‘normal’ and 
become potentially sexually harmful or pose a risk to others.

Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course participants will be able to:
• demonstrate increased understanding of children and young people who display 
reactive and harmful sexual behaviours. 
• describe indicators of abusive behaviour versus ‘normal’ sexual development
• have considered a holistic approach to understanding potential risks as well as 
the needs of children and young people
• To gain an understanding of the pathways to Reactive and Harmful Behaviours
• To learn some intervention techniques and tools to help manage risk.

The course is designed for practitioners who have a lead safeguarding role within their 
organisation.
NB – The material and subject matter of this course is covered in the 2 Day Advanced Child 
Protection (Inter-Agency) Training (previously known as Working Together to Safeguard 
Children – 2Day DSL) so it is not necessary to attend both.