Understanding the Difference Between Normal, Problematic and Harmful Sexual Behaviour

Links I've mentioned in the podcast below.

1. What Is Harmful Sexual Behaviour?

NSPCC Learning – https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/harmful-sexual-behaviour

CSA Centre – https://www.csacentre.org.uk/resources/key-messages/harmful-sexual-behaviour/

Lucy Faithfull Foundation - https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/harmful-sexual-behaviour.htm

2. The Continuum of Sexual Behaviours

NSPCC – https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/media/2522/harmful-sexual-behaviour-framework.pdf

Hackett’s Continuum (via ICMEC Guide) - https://www.icmec.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Hackett-Continuum.pdf

Queensland Health – https://www.childrens.health.qld.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/PDF/hsc-sexual-behaviours-traffic-light-guide.pdf

3. 🧒 Age-Appropriate Sexual Behaviour

Stop It Now – https://www.stopitnow.org.uk/concerned-about-a-childs-sexual-behaviour/

HealthyChildren.org – https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/preschool/Pages/Sexual-Behavior-in-Young-Children.aspx

Raising Children Network – https://raisingchildren.net.au/guides/a-z-health-reference/sexual-behaviour-children

4. 🚨 When to Be Concerned

NSPCC – https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/research-resources/leaflets/harmful-sexual-behaviour

NCSBY Fact Sheet - https://www.ncsby.org/sites/default/files/Problematic_Sexual_Behavior_Fact_Sheet.pdf

PCAR – https://www.pcar.org/sites/default/files/pages-pdf/Understanding_Childrens_Sexual_Behavior.pdf

5. 🛠️ Responding to HSB

NSPCC – https://learning.nspcc.org.uk/child-abuse-and-neglect/harmful-sexual-behaviour/responding-to-hsb

Lucy Faithfull Foundation – https://www.lucyfaithfull.org.uk/advice-for-professionals.htm

In this episode, we explore a difficult but essential topic: harmful sexual behaviour (HSB) among minors.

Using real-world examples, expert-backed definitions, and resources from trusted organisations (like the Lucy Faithful Foundation, NSPCC, and the Centre of Expertise on CSA), we break down:

- What HSB actually is

- The traffic light continuum: green, amber, red behaviours

- Age-appropriate vs. concerning behaviour

- Red flags to look out for

- How to respond – as a parent or professional

Whether you're a teacher, social worker, or parent, this episode will help you better understand HSB, avoid panic, and respond with confidence, calm, and care.

Watch/listen and learn how to assess situations and take action that protects children — not punishes them.

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