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The National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth
"Be Curious, Not Judgmental."
February 25-27, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton - Norman, Oklahoma
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Professionals and parents continue to use myths and misunderstandings as the base of decisions on problematic and illegal sexual behavior of children and adolescents.  Adults worry about addressing sexual topics and yet youth continue to be inundated with graphic sexual images and messages.  We need to better equip professionals and parents to understand and support healthy sexual development and to identify problematic sexual behavior early and intervene with all children and caregivers impacted.  

After attending the 2025 NSSBY you will leave being able to more effectively identify, monitor, prevent, educate, and intervene to address sexual behavior of youth.

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Symposium Goal:
To equip professionals with the understanding and skills to support healthy sexual development and to identify problematic sexual behavior early and intervene effectively.  Our shared goal with you is to promote healthy relationships and effectively prevent, identify, monitor, educate, and treat problematic sexual behavior of youth.  

Target Audience:
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, Marriage/Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurses, Juvenile Justice and Court Professionals, Law Enforcement, Judicial and Family Court Judges, and Allied Professionals who work with youth to promote healthy relationships and sexual development and address problematic sexual behavior.

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Health Protocols:

  • Consistent with CDC guidance, the National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccination and Booster for those attending the event.
  • While social distancing protocols have been eliminated, it is still strongly recommended for those in attendance of the event.
  • Face masks, individual hand sanitizers, and disinfecting wipes will be available at the registration desk upon request.
  • Please note that a risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in all public areas. By attending the National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth, participants are voluntarily assuming all risks associated with exposure. 
  • The National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth Program Planning Committee is committed to providing a safe experience for attendees.  These protocols are subject to change as CDC guidance is evolving.

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National Symposium on Sexual Behavior of Youth
1000 Northeast 13th Street, Nicholson Tower Suite 4900
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
OU-NCSBY@ouhsc.edu

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