Safety planning for kids in out-of-home care: for professionals
This practical resource helps workers develop and implement safety plans for children and young people in out-of-home care who have displayed problematic or harmful sexual behaviour.
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How this resource can help
Use this resource to
Develop an individual safety plan with a child or young person, their carers and support team
Identify where and when additional supervision or support may be needed
Build on a child or young person’s strengths and protective factors to help keep them safe
Support the adults around a child or young person to understand, implement and monitor the plan
It covers
What safety plans are and when they are needed
Different settings and situations a safety plan should consider
Supervision, rules and boundaries, skill building and additional support needs
Involving children and young people, carers and the child support team
Implementing, monitoring and communicating about the safety plan
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Last reviewed by Together We Can: 23 September 2026
What is problematic and harmful sexual behaviour
Problematic and harmful sexual behaviour affects children, families, and communities. Understanding it clearly is the first step toward effective prevention, recognition, and response.
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