Special Events

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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Wednesday, February 25, 2025
8:30a - 9:00a
Symposium Opening, Welcome, and
Distinguished Awards Ceremony


Jane F. Silovsky, PhD
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
9:00a - 10:00a
Opening Plenary
 

Wednesday, February 26, 2025
12:15p - 1:15p
Mark J. Chaffin Lecture and Luncheon

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Wednesday, February 26 and Thursday, February 27, 2025
7:15 am - 8:00 am
Morning Yoga
Start your morning with self-care and mindfulness through our trauma-informed yoga and meditation session.  Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned yogi, experience the freedom of choice movement and the tranquility of meditation.  Trauma-informed yoga explores choice within your own body, invitation to explore and a shared authentic experience.  Join us and energize your body and mind for a productive day ahead! 

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Wednesday, February 26, 2025
5:00p - 7:00p
Welcome Reception
Come meet professionals in the field and share resources on the topic of problematic or illegal sexual behavior of youth.  This evening features hot and cold Hors D-oeuvre selections, as well as tea, lemonade and water.  Casual attire is suggested.

Guests with reserved rooms at the Embassy Suites by Hilton are eligible for complimentary cocktails at the
hotel bar from 5:30p - 7:30p.
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
5:00p - 7:00p
Poster Session

Presentations are encouraged on all aspects of sexual behavior of youth, including cultural diversity.  Symposium participants are not required to register for poster sessions.  The poster boards will be available for viewing during the Welcome Reception.  The authors of the poster presentations will be at their boards to discuss their work with symposium participants. 

For more information, click here.

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Thursday, February 27, 2025
7:30a - 8:20a
Round Table Discussions
How do you keep up with the results of the latest research on sexual behavior of youth? How should the results impact practice?  What are ways to improve the partnership among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and parents?  These round table discussions are designed to:
  • share reports summarizing research and impacting practice,
  • share resources to evaluate the level of evidence for specific interventions,
  • share tools to access the latest research, and
  • promote discussion on strategies to improve collaboration.


Thursday, February 27, 2025
12:15p - 1:15p
Caregiver Panel Luncheon
The key to helping children impacted by trauma and children with problematic sexual behavior (PSB) is to engage and collaborate with their caregivers.  This panel will feature the experiences of caregivers who have navigated community based systems to receive treatment for their children with PSB.  The session will focus on common barriers to caregiver engagement and provide strategies to address these barriers.
Thursday, February 27, 2025
3:30p - 5:00p
Closing Plenary
The key to helping youth impacted by problematic sexual behavior is to engage and collaborate.  Youth voice gives an invaluable perspective to facilitating treatment engagement.  This panel will provide youth views on common barriers to treatment engagement.  Youth will be presenting on best practices for engagement.