Evolve Safe Steps
Support for Children. Guidance for Caregivers. Steps Toward Safety.
Evolve Safe Steps provides outpatient specialized treatment for school-age children (7-14) with problematic sexual behaviors (PSB) and their caregivers. Through assessment, caregiver involvement, and individualized treatment planning, we help families work toward safer behaviors, healthy boundaries, and stronger relationships.
Understanding Your Child's Needs
“Initiating youth” describes a child who initiated PSB. “Impacted youth” describes a child affected by that behavior. A child may have experienced both.
Assessment helps determine appropriate treatment and support for each child, including whether Problematic Sexual Behavior Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT), trauma-focused services, or other referrals are appropriate.
Our Approach
Caregiver Involvement
Parents and primary caregivers actively participate in treatment, learning strategies to support supervision, healthy boundaries, and skills practice at home.
Practical Skills
Children practice sexual behavior rules, coping skills, self-control, and communication with trusted adults.
Safety Planning
Individualized plans address supervision, privacy, and boundaries while considering the safety of initiating youth, impacted youth, and other children.
What to Expect
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Consultation
Assessment
Your therapist reviews your child’s development, behaviors, emotional needs, and family circumstances to determine appropriate recommendations.
Treatment Planning
Discuss your concerns, ask questions, and learn about the assessment process.
When appropriate, begin Problematic Sexual Behavior–Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) in an individual/family format. Sessions include work with the child and caregiver, with active caregiver participation required.