WILL NOT REPEAT HARMFUL SEXUAL BEHAVIOUR

Most children will not repeat the harmful sexual behaviour if they are given clear boundaries and have the potential consequences of such behaviour explained to them; how it affects both the violated party and themselves. Some adolescents will need further counselling in how to manage and master social interaction, sexual emotions, rejection by peers, and guilt/shame about having committed a sexual violation.

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If the harmful sexual behaviour repeats or the child/young person does not respond to correction, counselling, and measures, you need to refer them to therapy for more extensive evaluation, risk assessment and assault-specific treatment.