Child Sexual Behavior Checklist - Second Revision

The Child Sexual Behavior Checklist (CSBCL) (13 pages) was specifically developed as an assessment tool for children twelve years and younger referred for sexual behavior problems. The CSBCL offers a descriptive history or summary record of a child's sexual behaviors from the perspective of the parents/caregivers. When treatment related to sexual behavior problems will be implemented, it provides the baseline data from which to develop a treatment plan.

Many professionals use it as an intake tool for children receiving treatment for sexual
abuse. It provides a framework for discussion with the parents/caretakers and alerts them to behaviors to be brought to the attention of the therapists during the course of treatment.

The CSBCL can be used as a baseline for determining a child's functioning when entering foster, group, residential care or inpatient treatment. Without specific questioning and documentation, the sexual behaviors of children often remain obscured due to adult caretakers' reticence to discuss the issue. Out-of-home caretakers of children often need to be sensitized to children's potential problem areas.

AN OVERVIEW OF THE CSBCL

PART I is a list of 150 behaviors related to sex and sexuality in children twelve years and younger.

PART II provides information on the child's home environment, peer relationships, and whether the child was abused or witnessed violence. Respondent's comments are requested.

PART III provides descriptive information on any worrisome sexual behaviors in which the child engaged with other children. Respondents are asked to provide written information. The final question of this section asks each respondent whether he or she thinks the child has a sexual problem.

PART IV lists 26 problematic characteristics of children's sexual behavior. The evaluator asks respondents which, if any, of the characteristics describe this child's sexual behavior and to what degree. Comments are requested so the evaluator can better understand the child's behaviors.

Included with the CSBCL is a Manual for using the CSBCL (17 pages)