Juvenile Community of Practice: Understanding & Responding to Youth Sexual Behaviors

Description

Join our Juvenile Community of Practice for an in-depth introduction to the Young People’s Sexual Behavior Mapping Tool (YSB-MT)—a nationally researched, freely available assessment framework designed to support professionals working with youth ages 13–18.

This community of practice will provide a brief overview of the YSB-MT, including its evidence base, purpose, and the real-world practice challenges it is designed to address. Participants will also be guided through the tool’s three-stage model, with practical examples of how to develop clear, contextualized assessments and proportionate, actionable plans and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Speaker: Sophie King-Hill, Associate Professor, Health Services Management Centre

Sophie specializes in sexual behaviors and assessment in children and young people, including sexual health, sibling sexual behavior/abuse, masculinities, and relationships & sex education. Her work is cross-sector and interdisciplinary, with a strong focus on participatory and co-design approaches with young people.

She also brings expertise in policy implementation, evaluation strategies, and youth-centered practice. Prior to academia, Sophie worked extensively in the third sector supporting diverse populations, including teenage parents and young people with social, emotional, and behavioral difficulties.

Who Should Attend

• Juvenile justice professionals
• Probation and court staff
• Social workers and case managers
• Behavioral health providers
• School personnel and educators
• Community-based service providers