The adolescent years are filled with fluctuating hormones and piqued sexual interest. However, some children go beyond what’s considered normal and develop sexual aggressions that could pose a risk to themselves and others.
There is hope—here’s a closer look at the TSAY program designed to address these behaviors in adolescents.
Our Treatment for Sexually Acting Out Youth (TSAY) program is a 9-12 month inpatient program for boys ages 12-17 designed to improve behaviors and interpersonal connections. We use an individual and group approach that treats the “whole person” and gets to the root of their sexually aggressive behaviors. Our tailored treatment includes cognitive-behavioral, strengths-based, and social learning strategies, as well as pharmacological interventions, moral reasoning, and psychodynamic approaches to create a structured, yet supportive environment.
For adolescent boys in our TSAY program, an average day may include some or all of the following:
Our program consists of three phases: Mastery of Awareness, Mastery of Transformation, and Mastery of Intent. These phases build on each other and are tailored to the individual. By the end of the program, we aim to achieve several objectives, including:
We use well-researched, evidence-based methodologies and evaluation tools to achieve these outcomes.
Hallmark Youthcare provides comprehensive treatment for sexually aggressive youth, but we also care for their individual needs while in our program. This means prioritizing nutrition, exercise, and family time so they can continue living full, productive lives. Contact us today to learn more.
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