Child Trauma Conference 2026: Harmful Sexual Behaviours in Children

Jelly Beanz 15th Annual Conference

Harmful Sexual Behaviours in Children: From Hurting to Healing

Join leading local and international experts for a two-day conference dedicated to understanding, assessing, and responding to harmful sexual behaviours (HSB) in children.

This conference will explore the latest research, practical intervention strategies, assessment frameworks, prevention approaches, and multidisciplinary responses to harmful sexual behaviours. Delegates will gain valuable insights into working with children who display harmful sexual behaviours, supporting affected children and families, managing risk, and promoting pathways to healing and recovery. The conference is designed for social workers, psychologists, counsellors, child and youth care workers, educators, medical professionals, researchers, students, and all professionals working within child protection and child development services.

Conference Highlights:

• International keynote address by Professor Simon Hackett
• Evidence-informed approaches to assessment and intervention
• Understanding the continuum of sexual behaviours in childhood
• Responding to harmful sexual behaviours within families, schools, and communities
• Prevention and early intervention strategies
• Multidisciplinary collaboration and best practice
• Networking opportunities with professionals from across South Africa and beyond

Together, we can move from hurting to healing through knowledge, collaboration, and effective intervention.