Function Consultancy and information to professionals working with children in Birmingham to help distinguish between age appropriate and abusive sexual behaviour. Comprehensive evidence based risk assessments of children and young people of the factors contributing to both the development and maintenance of harmful sexual behaviour. Individually designed intervention programmes to reduce the risk of further sexually harmful behaviour Support to develop risk management plans. Information and support for parents, carers and professionals. Providing practical advice on both managing children’s and young people’s behaviour and supporting the intervention programme

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Risk Matrix Category 1. Children and Young People who receive a high priority service from the SHB team are likely to demonstrate one or more indicators of risk – Category 1 Children and Young People should be referred to SHB with as much supporting evidence as possible (details are on the referral form). A decision on a referral will not be made without this information thus delaying a service. Category 2. Children and Young people who are a medium priority for the SHB team are likely to have a single report of harmful sexual behaviour, but not including force, coercion, attempted penetration or clear power difference – For Category 2 Children and Young People the referring agency (if not Children’s Services) should first discuss the child or young person with Children’s Services Category 3 Category 3. Children and Young People who are a low priority for the SHB team include children who have a single episode of inappropriate sexual behaviour as in Category 2 but with no additional concerns, demonstrating age appropriate and non- abusive sexual behaviours or using sexual language in isolation from harmful sexual behaviour.

If you are uncertain which route to take for the child/young person you are concerned about, please feel welcome to ring the SHB team for advice. They are happy to have detailed case discussions to ensure that the child/young person receives the most appropriate support as quickly as possible. Sexually Harmful Behaviour Team Kingsmere YOS 18 Gravelly Hill North Erdington Birmingham B23 6BQ Telephone: Fax: