4. Managing problematic sexual behaviour

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To determine whether behaviour is problematic or not you need to gather information about the event and discuss with colleagues and management, but most importantly: discuss with professionals. The Traffic Light is also a good tool to use in the assessment.

Make sure the school looks after all the children and persons affected throughout this investigation phase. Create an environment in which the pupil can recount their experiences, and opportunities to be closer to the pupil. Inform the pupil of what is going on.

Girl sits with face hidden by her hands, while being embraced by two large hands
Illustration: Jens A. Larsen Aas

Discuss the case anonymously in a professional environment! Never be alone with your concerns!

Professionals to consult:

  • Statens barnehus (Children’s Advocacy Center)
  • RVTS
  • Rebessa
  • Resource unit V27 Betanien Bergen

Website: RVTS.no

Regional resource centers for violence, traumatic stress and suicide prevention (RVTS) is a resource for everyone that works with people affected by violence and sexual abuse, traumatic stress, migration or issues regarding suicide problems.
https://rvts.no/

Website: betaniensykehus.no

Web page with information about resource unit V27 at Betanien, Bergen.
https://betaniensykehus.no/avdelinger/betanien-sykehus/enhet-for-psykisk-helse/barne-og-ungdomspsykiatrisk-poliklinikk

Website: rebessa.com

Rebessa is a regional resource team within the subject area of children and youth with problematic or harmful sexual behaviour.
https://rebessa.com/

Website: statensbarnehus.no

Statens barnehus is among other things, a resource for children and youth that may have been exposed to, or been witness to violence or sexual abuse, in cases where a police report has been made.
https://www.statensbarnehus.no/

Website: snakkemedbarn.no

A website providing you tools and methods on how to talk to children of different ages and life situations.
http://www.snakkemedbarn.no
4. Managing problematic sexual behaviour