National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth

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National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth (NCSBY) is a apart of the Center on Child Abuse and Neglect (CCAN) at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUHSC)

As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering dedication to civil rights, let us reflect on the progress w...
01/19/2026

As we commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering dedication to civil rights, let us reflect on the progress we've made and the work that still lies ahead.

Our offices will be closed today in observance.

Concerned about cautionary or problematic s*xual behaviors in children? Our guide can help address your concerns. NCSBY ...
01/16/2026

Concerned about cautionary or problematic s*xual behaviors in children? Our guide can help address your concerns. NCSBY and family advocacy centers are here to support you.

Tip 2. Most children are curious about the world including their own and others’ bodies.Children learn through all sense...
01/16/2026

Tip 2. Most children are curious about the world including their own and others’ bodies.

Children learn through all senses: listening, watching, smelling, and touching. Preschool aged children learn about all of their behaviors by watching the people around them and imitating them. They are also curious about bodies and how other people’s bodies are the same or different. This may mean that they play “doctor” or “house” with similar-aged friends. As they get older, children and adolescents will continue to have typical s*xual behaviors, although they learn to keep the behavior more private.

Click the link to learn more or the link in bio:
https://www.ncsby.org/children -Sexual-Development

Tip 1. Sexual development starts in infancy and continues throughout childhood. Don’t wait until children are 15 to tal...
01/13/2026

Tip 1. Sexual development starts in infancy and continues throughout childhood.

Don’t wait until children are 15 to talk about s*x education. Children are experiencing s*xual development from birth, and development goes beyond body parts. Sexual development includes children’s understanding of their own bodies, relationships to others, boundaries, and consent. Conversations with young children can provide developmentally appropriate education on body parts, and what’s okay and not okay, and conversations can advance as children develop.

For more information, see https://www.ncsby.org/children -Sexual-Development or click the link in the bio

Help empower kids with the tools they need to stay safe! Personal safety doesn’t have to be a scary conversation. The Da...
01/13/2026

Help empower kids with the tools they need to stay safe!

Personal safety doesn’t have to be a scary conversation. The Dakota Children's Advocacy Center created a really cool "Stop Go Tell" video. Uses age-appropriate language to teach children how to recognize boundaries and identify safe adults they can trust.

Please watch the Stop Go Tell Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TPCFzDYRW5M or click the link in our bio

For more resources on supporting families and children with PSB (Problematic Sexual Behaviors), visit Dakota CAC if you live in the North Dakota community. You can also visit our website for Nationwide resources and information!

How do we teach children about personal boundaries? It’s as simple as Stop, Go, and Tell. 🛑🏃🗣️Check out this essential s...
01/13/2026

How do we teach children about personal boundaries? It’s as simple as Stop, Go, and Tell. 🛑🏃🗣️

Check out this essential safety video from Dakota CAC designed to give kids the vocabulary and courage to speak up. click the link on our bio!

Ready to Kick Off the New Year with Some Valuable Advice?At the start of each year, we like to share our "10 Tips to Rem...
01/12/2026

Ready to Kick Off the New Year with Some Valuable Advice?

At the start of each year, we like to share our "10 Tips to Remember" with our NCSBY Community. Check out our "10 Tips to Remember" for positively navigating childhood s*xual behavior. Let's support each other in creating a safe and healthy environment for all.

Check out the link in bio to learn more
https://connect.ncsby.org/10tipssocialmediatoolkit/home

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We are proud to announce that the PSB-CBT Roster is now open for providers.Being rostered means public recognition for t...
01/06/2026

We are proud to announce that the PSB-CBT Roster is now open for providers.

Being rostered means public recognition for three years and exclusive access to our community listserv and Learning Center resources.

How to prepare:
✅ Complete all PSB-CBT™ training in the School-Age Model
✅ Hold an active professional clinical license in your state.
✅ Pass the Roster Exam with 80% or higher.
✅ Submit your application, CV, and $200 fee.

🔗 Link in bio to apply!
https://connect.ncsby.org/psbcbt/find-a-provider/psb-cbt-roster

PSB Safety PlanningAfter parents determine that their child has indeed demonstrated problematic s*xual behaviors, they m...
01/05/2026

PSB Safety Planning

After parents determine that their child has indeed demonstrated problematic s*xual behaviors, they may have a variety of reactions and responses toward the child. It can be helpful for parents to find healthy ways to become calm and provide support. Remember that with close supervision and appropriate treatment, children can get back on a positive path.

Click the link in the bio to visit our site and learn more
https://www.ncsby.org/children -plan-for

Happy New Year! 🥳
01/01/2026

Happy New Year! 🥳

The Sacred Circle and PSBsWhat does the Sacred Circle mean?The Sacred Circle refers to the balance of mind, body, spirit...
12/26/2025

The Sacred Circle and PSBs

What does the Sacred Circle mean?
The Sacred Circle refers to the balance of mind, body, spirit, and emotional/relational well-being. Historically, trauma, colonization, boarding school policies, violence, and abuse disrupted this balance; the RSC toolkit focuses on restoring it through healing and education.

What are Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB)?
PSBs or Problematic Sexual Behaviors are youth-initiated behaviors that are developmentally inappropriate, potentially harmful to themselves or others, or could be illegal. The toolkit and its fact sheets help communities distinguish between typical and problematic behavior and promote culturally appropriate responses.

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