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The MDT/CAC Response to Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)
May 9, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
FreeNew Jersey Children’s Alliance and the Monmouth County Child Advocacy Center Presents
The MDT/CAC Response to Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior (PSB)
When: May 9, 2022
Target Audience: MDT Case Review Team, Detectives, Assistant Prosecutors, Child Protective Services, Victim Advocates, Mental Health Providers, Medical, Care Management Organizations, Mobile Response, Family Based Services, etc.
Time: 8:30AM – 4PM ET
Location: Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office – 132 Jerseyville Ave, Freehold, NJ 07728
*Virtual Option Available
Description:
Cases of children ages 12 and younger with problematic sexual behavior (PSB) present a myriad of challenges for multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) and Children’s Advocacy Centers (CACs). Fortunately, the MDT approach and the CAC model are ideal vehicles for the development and implementation of an integrated and comprehensive system’s approach to cases involving children with PSB, recipient children, and their families. This course will review recommendations designed to guide and support MDTs and CACs to enhance current practices, improve professional response, and promote positive outcomes for children with PSB, children impacted by the PSB, and their families.
Presented by Jerri Sites, MA and Jimmy Widdifield Jr., LPC
Objectives:
Part 1
- Identify the myths and historical assumptions regarding children’s sexual behaviors
- Discuss the continuum of children’s sexual behaviors, from healthy to problematic
- Explore the importance of person-first language related to children with problematic sexual behaviors
- Review four areas in which MDTs and CACs can enhance professional response to children with PSB and their families
Part 2
- Learn how assessment and treatment can support an integrated response to cases of children with PSB by MDTs and CACs
- Learn about available resources that support MDTs and CACs to provide a comprehensive response to children with PSB, recipient children, and their families
- Identify take-aways and potential applications for the Monmouth MDT and CAC
Agenda: Monday, May 9, 2022
8:30am – 9:00am Registration
9:00am – 12:00pm Part 1 MDT/CAC Approach to Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch (at attendees own expense)
1:00pm – 3:30pm Part 2 MDT/CAC Approach to Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors
3:30pm – 4:00pm Take-Aways and Next Steps
4:00pm Adjourn