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Youth who have engaged in a concerning or problematic sexual behavior often come to the attention of daycare centers, schools, child welfare, and juvenile justice systems. However, the process of identification and response often leads to complexities that directly impact the work that occurs across all child serving systems where many families connect and seek support. This webinar will highlight critical information to better understand the population, work through decision making and the Multidisciplinary Team response, and review the treatment needs for the family and child. Additionally, it will highlight the important work that should occur with the impacted children, their family, and the community. Together, community stakeholders can create an environment where all children receive support and ultimately reduce the future impact of child sexual abuse and other adverse childhood experiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who are they and how can we support them. Objectives: There is a growing recognition and understanding of youth who engage in concerning or problematic sexual behavior. Youth who have engaged in a concerning or problematic sexual behavior often come to the attention of daycare centers, schools, child welfare, and juvenile justice systems. 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