Harmful sexual behaviour among children and young people (NG55)
- Forfatter(e)
- NICE, National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
- År
- 2016
- Kategori(er)
- Atferdsproblemer, antisosial atferd og atferdsforstyrrelser
- Tiltakstype(r)
- Abstract
This guideline covers children and young people who display harmful sexual behaviour, including those on remand or serving community or custodial sentences. It aims to ensure these problems don’t escalate and possibly lead to them being charged with a sexual offence. It also aims to ensure no-one is unnecessarily referred to specialist services.
‘Young people’ refers mainly to those aged 10 to 18 but also includes people up to 25 with special educational needs or a disability.
This guideline does not discuss people who have experienced sexual abuse. NICE has published a guideline on child abuse and neglect.
Last reviewed: 30 July 2024
We simplified the guideline by removing recommendations on general principles of care that are covered in other NICE guidelines (for example, the NICE guideline on transition from children's to adults' services). This is a presentational change only, and no changes to practice are intended.
Next review: This guidance will be reviewed if there is new evidence that is likely to change the recommendations.