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Updated: April 2025 This Harmful Sexual Behaviour Protocol is a partnership document and applies to all Somerset agencies. This protocol was developed to support children who are suspected or observed displaying sexualised behaviour that may be harmful to themselves or others, and those professionals working with them. Latest updates include: April 2025: November 2024:

Updated: September 2025 There will be times when there are differences of opinions about how best to support a child and family, and the intervention required by different agencies. In the first instance, attempts should be made to resolve differences using the Resolving Professional Differences Protocol (Steps 1 & 2 – informal) within agencies to