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The H.O.P.E (Helping Overcome through Prevention and Education) program at Tree House is a comprehensive family-based clinical treatment intervention for children (7-12 years old) with problematic and intrusive sexual behaviors.

The goal of the treatment is to eliminate unwanted sexual behavior. Therapists teach children and caregivers about developmentally appropriate and inappropriate sexual behaviors, how to set and respect personal boundaries, social skills, and ways they can manage emotions, behaviors, and impulses. The treatment also teaches caregivers how to respond to and address problematic sexual behavior in children through behavior management techniques. The treatment requires weekly group attendance for approximately 4 to 6 months.

Resources for Addressing Youth and Children with Problematic Sexual Behaviors:

For Caregivers

As a parent, it can feel daunting and overwhelming to address the delicate and often taboo topic of sex and sexual behavior, particularly when you’re unsure where to seek support.

Whether you’re the parent of a child displaying sexual behaviors that are troubling to you, or a parent of a child impacted by another child’s sexual behavior, we are here to provide information and guidance on how to recognize, understand, and approach these issues with care and empathy.

Our commitment is to help you find the support you need for your child and family during this difficult time.

For Teachers

As a teacher, it can be alarming when a child in the classroom is exhibiting sexual behavior and remains unresponsive to redirection. You may feel uncertain about the appropriate next steps to address the issue effectively.

The following resources are meant to guide action, provide information, and provide healthier responses and prevention of problematic sexual behavior in youth.

For Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Partners

As part of a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT), partners should coordinate a comprehensive, trauma-informed response that includes immediate safety measures, thorough investigation, appropriate interventions for the child exhibiting the behavior, support for impacted individuals, and ongoing monitoring to mitigate risks.

This typically involves collaboration between law enforcement, child protective services, mental health professionals, schools, and the family to develop a tailored plan based on the specific situation. The following resources are used to guide and inform MDT response.

For Other Providers

If you are a mental health provider, medical professional, or other provider working with youth with problematic sexual behavior, check out the resources below.

For MDT partners, Caregivers, Educators, and other mental health providers: Referrals can be submitted here.

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El programa H.O.P.E (Helping Overscome through Prevention and Education/ Ayudando a Superar a través de la Prevención y la Educación) en Tree House es una intervención de tratamiento clínico integral basada en la familia para niños (de 7 a 12 años) con comportamientos sexuales problemáticos e intrusivos. El objetivo del tratamiento es eliminar el comportamiento sexual no deseado. Los terapeutas enseñan a los niños y a los cuidadores sobre los comportamientos sexuales apropiados e inapropiados, cómo establecer y respetar los límites personales, las habilidades sociales y las formas en que pueden manejar las emociones, los comportamientos y los impulsos. El tratamiento también enseña a los cuidadores cómo responder y abordar el comportamiento sexual problemático en los niños a través de técnicas de manejo del comportamiento. El tratamiento requiere la asistencia semanal del grupo durante aproximadamente 4 a 6 meses.

Cómo abordar a los jóvenes y niños con conductas sexuales problemáticas

Recursos para cuidadores 

Como padre, puede resultar desalentador y abrumador abordar el delicado y a menudo tabú tema del sexo y el comportamiento sexual, especialmente cuando no estás seguro de dónde buscar apoyo. Ya sea que usted sea el padre de un niño que muestra comportamientos sexuales que le preocupan, o el padre de un niño afectado por el comportamiento sexual de otro niño, estamos aquí para brindarle información y orientación sobre cómo reconocer, comprender y abordar estos problemas con cuidado y empatía. Nuestro compromiso es ayudarlo a encontrar el apoyo que necesita para su hijo y su familia durante este momento difícil.