title: Harmful sexual behaviour in children and young people.
abstract: Essential facts Harmful sexual behaviour is when children or young people engage in sexual discussions or acts that are inappropriate for their age or development. Many will grow out of these behaviours, so it is important they are not unnecessarily stigmatised.
authors.forename: Erin
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Dean
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000367:Age Factors; D002648:Child; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior / Q000523:psychology*; D013222:State Medicine; D006113:United Kingdom; D035862:Vulnerable Populations