Interventions Database
We have developed a database of more than 200 interventions to help prevent child sexual abuse from across the globe. These are based on published research or documentation from the relevant organisation, with evaluative data included where available.
You can search and filter these below to find interventions most appropriate to your target audience.
Of course, each approach will be suited to its own geographical, cultural, legal and socioeconomic context; and inclusion of an intervention or resource within this database does not necessarily indicate effectiveness. You will need to adapt these interventions to your own context.
The Red Card Campaign (CSE)
An awareness raising campaign linked to the FIFA World Cup 2010. Uses a variety of media to communicate key prevention messages to vulnerable children, tourists and the public.The Red Card Campaign (CSE)
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Public Education
Stop it Now! UK and Ireland Helpline
A freephone confidential helpline for any adult concerned about sexual abuse including those worried about their own thoughts/behaviour and those worried about the behaviour of another adult or child/young person.Stop it Now! UK and Ireland Helpline
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Online/App
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Phone
Radius Child and Youth Services Canada
A community-based clinic that provides specialized assessments and treatment to children and families who have experienced intra-familial sexual abuse, children exhibiting concerning sexualised behaviour, and youth who have offended sexually.Radius Child and Youth Services Canada
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Multi-Systemic Therapy for Youth with Problem Sexual Behaviours
A community programme which treats each individual and family as unique. Treatment incorporates intensive family therapy, parent training, skills building, cognitive-behavioural therapy and community interventions.Multi-Systemic Therapy for Youth with Problem Sexual Behaviours
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Family Work
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Individual Work
Inform
An individual or group work course for family members and friends of those arrested, charged or convicted for internet child pornography offences.Inform
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Inform Young People Programme
A face to face educative course of 1 to 5 sessions for children and young people with concerning and/or illegal sexual behaviour on the internet, as well as their families.Inform Young People Programme
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Griffith Youth Forensic Service (GYFS)
A field based, collaborative clinical model of intervention for young people aged 10-17 involving field based practice; individual, multi-systemic assessment and intervention; and collaborative partnerships.Griffith Youth Forensic Service (GYFS)
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Children with Sexual Behaviour Problems Cognitive Behavioural Treatment: Pre-School Programme
A family-oriented, cognitive-behavioural, psycho-educational, and supportive treatment group designed to reduce or eliminate incidents of sexual behaviour problems.Children with Sexual Behaviour Problems Cognitive Behavioural Treatment: Pre-School Programme
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Family Work
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Group Work
Children with Sexual Behaviour Problems Cognitive Behaviour Treatment Programme: School Age Group
A family-orientated, cognitive-behavioural, psycho-educational, and supportive treatment group designed to reduce or eliminate incidents of sexual behaviour problems.Children with Sexual Behaviour Problems Cognitive Behaviour Treatment Programme: School Age Group
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Family Work
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Group Work
Shema Koli Helpline
A helpline for men and women in the Orthodox Jewish community who have experienced or been affected by abuse, run and managed by experienced professionals drawn from the Jewish community.Shema Koli Helpline
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Phone
Don't Lose!
An educational campaign focusing on commercial sexual exploitation. Leaflets, posters and online banners were used in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian. Preventative workshops were also delivered to young people and a helpline was made available.Don't Lose!
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Classroom Setting
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Phone
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Public Education
No Hay Excusas
A Spanish language public education campaign designed to raise awareness and address demand for child sexual exploitation.No Hay Excusas
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Public Education
Stepping Stones
A gender transformation programme designed to build knowledge of sexual health, awareness of risks and consequences of risk taking and provide opportunity for self-reflection of sexual behaviour.Stepping Stones
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Today's Children, Tomorrow's Parents
A psychoeducational life skills programme integrated into the school curriculum for High School students designed to address risk factors for teenage pregnancy and to strengthen future parenting practices as well as prevent sexual violence in relationships.Today's Children, Tomorrow's Parents
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Classroom Setting
Espace romand de prevention DIS NO
A helpline and email service which provides an initial contact point for people worried about their own sexual attraction to children, or people worried about someone they know, for them to receive advice, support and referrals onto additional services e.g. psychologists.Espace romand de prevention DIS NO
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Online/App
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Phone
Looking out for Lottie
A programme aimed to educate professionals about the key aspects of online child sexual exploitation and aimed to provide young people with information about grooming methods. Includes a video about a girl called Lottie who met a boy called Jake and the progression of their relationship.Looking out for Lottie
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Hope for Children and Families: Working with Sexual Abuse Child and Family Training
Training aimed at parents of children who have been sexually abused and at young people who have engaged in harmful sexual behaviours.Hope for Children and Families: Working with Sexual Abuse Child and Family Training
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Family Work
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Individual Work
Real Love Rocks
A website where young people, parents and professionals can learn more about child sexual exploitation and what a healthy and safe relationship isReal Love Rocks
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Online/App
The Upstream project
An online resource that enables adults in Scotland to prevent child sexual abuse and protect the next childThe Upstream project
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Online/App
Responsible Behavior with Younger Children (RBYC)
a primary prevention program to reduce the likelihood of young adolescents engaging younger children and their peers in inappropriate, harmful, or illegal sexual behavior.Responsible Behavior with Younger Children (RBYC)
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Peer Support