Strengthening Child Safety Through Knowledge and Response 2026
This session will focus on early childhood, ages 2-5.
Durham Academy - Lower School Campus
3501 Ridge RoadDurham, NC 27705-5539
United States
Sexual Behaviors in Young Children: Strengthening Child Safety Through Knowledge and Response
Creating a safe school environment requires both strong child protection systems and a clear understanding of child development. This session will equip participants to recognize the difference between typical sexual development and problematic sexual behavior (PSB) in young children, respond using age-appropriate language, and understand when intervention is needed.
Participants will also explore safety planning, and school-based best practices that support children and families. With practical guidance on policies, procedures, staff training, and collaboration with external agencies, this session will help schools strengthen a culture where every child feels seen, heard, and protected.
Objectives:
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Recognize typical and problematic sexual behavior in young children
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Respond appropriately using developmentally informed language
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Identify warning signs
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Apply best practices for safety planning and school-based support
Who Should Attend: Early Childhood Educators, Lower School Division Directors, Heads of School
Pricing: NCAIS Member $195/pp (after September 21 $245/pp); Guests $245/pp (after September 21 $295/pp)
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Credits | Price |
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NCAIS Member Registration
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6.00 (CEU) |
$195.00
Price will increase to $245.00 on
9/22/26
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Guest Registration
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6.00 (CEU) |
$245.00
Price will increase to $295.00 on
9/22/26
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SpringHill Suites Durham Chapel Hill
This hotel is approximately 4 miles and 12 minutes from Durham Academy.
Nikki Croteau-Johnson, MA, LPA, is a psychologist with over 25 years of clinical experience working with children, adolescents and their families in outpatient and forensic settings. She has specialty training in several evidence-based treatments and is a trainer for PSB-CBT™ through the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. She is the Clinical Director for the Problematic Sexual Behavior Program for Children and Adolescents at the North Carolina Child Treatment Program, where in addition to providing direct clinical services, she oversees the implementation of a statewide PSB program.
Rachel Maid, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and the lead clinician for the school-age and preschool PSB Program at the NC Child Treatment Program. She is also a clinical trainer for PSB-CBT™ School-Age through the National Center on the Sexual Behavior of Youth. Additionally, she educates community stakeholders about PSB and participates in the implementation of a statewide PSB program.Child Safety Misconduct Training by Meghan Hilleboe
