Somerset Harmful Sexual Behaviour Protocol
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:
- Updates to locally agreed tools for use as part of the assessment of behaviours – addition of Lucy Faithful traffic light system.
- Updates to further information and useful links sections.
November 2024:
- Harmful Sexual Behaviour Referral Process for children changed to submission of an Early Help Assessment – understanding of the child and family needs
- Removal of Harmful Sexual Behaviour Forum process (including removal of links to the referral form) – this forum process has now ended
- Updates to further information and useful links sections
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