Specialized Care Coordination
Specialized Care Coordination (SCC) Services are a critical part of the statewide initiative to address Problematic Sexual Behaviors between minors — both those who engage in such behaviors and those impacted by them. This is a service provided by all CMOs, funded by the Department of Children and Families and administered by New Jersey Children’s Alliance.
How Can We Help?
Problematic sexual behavior (PSB) is sexualized behavior in children and adolescents that’s beyond normative and developmentally appropriate. This includes:
•Child(ren)-initiated behaviors
•Involve sexual body parts (i.e., genitals, anus, buttocks, breasts, and/or mouth)
•Potentially harmful to self and/or others
•Developmentally inappropriate
With successful completion of PSB treatment, the percentage of youth who cease PSB is 98%.
Specialized Care Coordinators can help with the following:
- Family Engagement: SCC provides PSB-related psychoeducation and resources to families affected by PSB.
- Youth and Family Referrals: SCC refers youth and families to PSB treatment services.
- Community Resources: SCC provides resource information to youth and families regarding other social service needs they may have.
- Community Engagement and Education: SCC provides training, education, and raises awareness about Problematic Sexual Behaviors (PSB) and the statewide response for community stakeholders.