NSCP Harmful Sexual Behaviour 1 - Recognising and Responding to HSB Level 3

To gain a full understanding of Harmful Sexual Behaviour and its impact on children and young people we would recommend that you book onto both events.

Harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) is a term used to describe developmentally inappropriate sexual behaviour by children and young people which is harmful or abusive. HSB covers a range of behaviours which can be displayed towards younger children, peers, older children or adults.

Aims:

Clarify the difference between healthy relationships and HSB
Be able to recognise HSB
Understand issues around technology assisted HSB
Consider impact of Pornography on young people
Consider how to respond to HSB

Warning: As this course is discussing Harmful Sexual behaviour it will include an ice breaker quiz and content throughout about sex and sexualised behaviour.

Target audience:

For all practitioners who work directly with children and young people who may display harmful sexual behaviour.

Course charges:

Reminder: Charges may apply for this course – for more details please see our charging table on the training page of our website.

Please note non-attendance charges are applicable to EVERYONE, so if you find you are no longer able to attend we do require 24 hours’ notice otherwise your organisation will be charged. You need to go into your account and remove yourself from the event failing to do so will incur a non attendance charge of £35.00.

Trainers:

Partners from CAMHS – Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Training Course date: Friday, May 1, 2026