Addressing Problematic
Sexual Behavior
A gold-standard training designed to go beyond reporting and equip staff with vital education for a critical response.
BETHANY HALL, MSN, FNP-C
Managing Director, Strategy & Training training@connectionplus.care | +1 616-354-5771
Discover How We Are Addressing Problematic Sexual Behavior
Tap into the expertise and strategies driving our training team to meet the needs effectively.
THE REALITY →
40%
Children in foster care are significantly more likely to have experienced sexual abuse, with rates between 25-40%, compared to the general population.
National Child Traumatic
Stress Network, NCTSN
$9k
Without early intervention, disruptions in foster care placements due to PSB can cost an additional $5,000–$9,000 per child per move.
Annie E. Casey Foundation
1/3
More than one-third (35.6%) of reported cases of child and adolescent sexual abuse are committed by other children or teens
Finkelhor et al., 2009
95%
With appropriate intervention, 95% of children and adolescents with PSB will not reoffend and have no greater risk of offending as adults than the general population.
Caldwell, 2016
Displacing Shame 101: Healing Problematic Sexual Behavior Through Connection
Addressing Problematic Sexual Behaviors with empathy, focusing on the fact that these behaviors are learned and can be healed. The course provides caregivers and professionals with the tools to foster healing and promote positive change.
Take The Next Steps
Equip yourself with knowledge and tools to compassionately care for teenagers in your life.
Course Content
Displacing Shame
Introduction
- 1 Video | 1 Resource
What is Problematic Sexual Behavior?
- 1 Video | 1 Resources
What Causes Problematic Sexual Behavior?
- 2 Videos | 2 Resources
Common Myths about Problematic Sexual Behavior
- 1 Video | 3 Resources
Responses and Treatment for Problematic Sexual Behavior
- 1 Video | 2 Resources
Next Steps in Healing: Choose Your Tailored Track
After you've completed Displacing Shame 101, take the next step with a deeper dive into one of our tailored tracks designed just for you.
Leaders and Administrators
Agency directors, program managers, and policymakers can strengthen systems of care by equipping teams with effective training and safety measures.
Treatment
Center Staff
Therapists, caseworkers, and residential staff can strengthen their ability to build trust, set boundaries, and prevent burnout in high-stress environments.
Faith-Based
Leaders
Pastors, ministry leaders, and church counselors can support families by fostering connection, reducing shame, and creating a safe, informed community.
Parents and Caregivers
Foster parents, adoptive parents, and kinship caregivers can gain practical skills to set boundaries, manage personal stress, and support a child’s healing process.
Enhance Your Parenting Journey with Personalized Support
Every family has a story—and no two are the same. That’s why ConnectionPlus offers personalized support designed to meet your family’s unique needs. With a proven model that includes weekly telehealth parent coaching, customized treatment plans, and on-demand crisis support, we walk alongside you every step of the way. Our team helps you build connection at home and bring lasting change to your family. You don’t have to do this alone.
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