What is this for?

As teens are exposed to more and more sexual behaviors online and between peers, they are more likely to make poor choices. The issue that is emerging today is how to respond and ultimately how to prevent PSB in children and teens.

MASOC, a nonprofit with decades of experience working with this population has developed resources for teachers and staff (including a decision-making flowchart and screening tool) to utilize when PSB is observed.

Be the first in your school community to learn from this first-time event provided by MASOC – with experts who understand how to respond to problematic sexual behaviors – offered specifically to ASE members! This content is especially relevant for:

• School special education teams
• School Psychologists
• School Social Workers
• School Guidance Counselors

Please share this information with your colleagues.

What is being offered?

In this 75-minute webinar, you will recive:

• Research and evidence-based information, including a broad-based understanding of current trends in proactive approaches to meeting student needs
• Practical resources, tools and strategies for school teams in addressing the needs of students who are harmed and students who cause sexual harm
• Research-informed school screening tools to evaluate PSB incidents
• Prevention and response approaches that address the mandated reporting requirements
• A flowchart and discussion of best practices in responding to PSB incidents
• Ample time for your questions

All materials are based upon best practices in Massachusetts and around the country. The flowchart will walk you through the process of evaluating the situation, reporting if/when needed, and developing the mitigation plan to ensure safety for everyone involved. The screening tool will help you ask the right questions so that you can make the most effective intervention decisions for the adolescent and your school. 

What are the benefits of this approach?

Adolescence is a time for exploration. Research has shown that while in the moment of exploration, teens make mistakes, bad choices and sometimes they may harm others or themselves. Recent research also shows that 70-77% of sexual abuse known to authorities is caused by another child or teen. Schools have the chance to observe behaviors and even intervene before behaviors escalate to a reportable offense. Schools have the opportunity to put mitigation plans into place to ensure that all students are safer. This webinar offers concrete tools and resources for you and your school to use to address these PSB when they come to light. 

We need you.

This work is at the cutting edge of preventing sexual misconduct in the schools. Your insights as a school professional are essential. Your input and questions during the discussion will help us to create effective, easy to use resources.

We hope you will join us in this important step to create a safe and healthy learning environment for all students.

Presenters

Jean Lindquist Grady, PsyD has over 25 years of experience in child welfare, mental health counseling, neurobiology and education, and is currently an Educational Psychologist within the Worcester Public Schools and co-chair of the MASOC board. Dr. Lindquist Grady evaluates youth who engage in problematic sexual behaviors and/or aggressive/threatening behaviors, as well as evaluates students, and provides consultation to multiple school districts within Massachusetts. She is an adjunct professor at Assumption University teaching graduate level assessment courses within the School Counseling and Education departments. Dr. Lindquist Grady has provided professional development and training to school districts, community-based agencies, special education administrators, and mental health professionals on a multitude of topics.

Throughout her career, Dr. Lindquist Grady has promoted best practices in trauma informed, community focused, student centered, strength based, equitable, and culturally conscious work with a commitment to continuous learning.