What is it. This webinar offers a comprehensive overview of the Caregiver Online Psychoeducation (COPE) resource. COPE is a free evidence-based digital tool designed for children, youth, and their families who have experienced trauma. Developed by researchers, clinicians, and caregivers, COPE offers immediate access to practical strategies that help families better understand and respond to…
What is it. Many cases at CYACs involve harm that is initiated by children, including problematic sexual behaviour. Treatment for problematic sexual behaviour has shifted towards using developmental approaches that recognize childhood experiences contributing to these behaviours and the importance of involving their family. This study explores the characteristics of children and their families referred for problematic sexual behaviour treatment at a Canadian CYAC and their treatment…
What is it. This article examines the impact of caregiver support on the mental health of youth who had experienced sexual abuse and received services at a CYAC in the United States. Youth ages 11 to 17 and their caregivers completed surveys on mental health after a forensic interview. This article provides valuable insights for…
What is it. This study examined sibling sexual abuse within children receiving therapeutic services at a CYAC. Researchers aimed to better understand the sociodemographic characteristics, abuse patterns, trauma symptoms, and protective factors of children who experienced sibling sexual abuse compared to those who experienced abuse by a parent/step-parent or non-family member. Sibling sexual abuse is a common yet overlooked and poorly understood form of child sexual abuse. By distinguishing sibling sexual abuse from other forms…
What is it. This youth-led panel focuses on sexual consent for children and youth. Service providers have indicated an increase of peer-to-peer abuse and victimization, noting a need to understand the experiences of children and youth today. This panel was moderated and presented by youth across Canada, with a focus on how CYACs and professionals…
What is it. This panel topic was child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). This is a growing global concern. The panel reviews some relevant research on the topic of CSAM. Panelists discussed working with victims and families throughout the process, with specific discussions about forensic interviewing in CSAM cases. The panel explored practical concerns and strategies…
What is it. Problematic sexual behaviour occurs when children aged 12 and younger engage in sexual actions that are not typical for their age and are developmentally inappropriate. These actions can potentially harm themselves or others. This practice brief provided an overview of problematic sexual behaviour and offered considerations for a multidisciplinary response within the…
What is it. This panel focused on problematic sexual behaviour in children. Problematic sexual behaviour occurs when children aged 12 and younger engage in sexual actions that are not typical for their age and are developmentally inappropriate. These actions can potentially harm themselves or others. This panel looked at when sexual behaviour between children becomes…
What is it. Child sexual abuse material (CSAM) refers to visual depictions, including photographs, films, videos, or other visual representations, of sexually explicit conduct involving children under the age of 18 (Canadian Centre for Child Protection, 2018). This practice brief identified the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to addressing CSAM and outlined practical strategies for…