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.
That's Not Cool: A Bystander Intervention Online Campaign
That's Not Cool is a national public education campaign, that uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring and threatening behaviour to raise awareness about teen dating abuse.That's Not Cool: A Bystander Intervention Online Campaign
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Online/App
Let's Talk About Sex - Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health
A book for older children and teenagers that talks about all aspects of sex and sexual development.Let's Talk About Sex - Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health
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Book/Guide
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
Restorative Approaches to Sexually Harmful Behaviour
A restorative approach to sexually harmful behaviour involving the victim and the offender engarding in a process of direct or indirect communication.Restorative Approaches to Sexually Harmful Behaviour
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Safe Dates
Group educational programmes to teach young people how to prevent emotional, physical and sexual violence on dates.Safe Dates
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Classroom Setting
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Theatrical
Respectful Relationships
A class based programme for 12-18 year olds, focusing on positive relationships and respect.Respectful Relationships
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Game
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Group Work
The Fourth R
A school-based programme that addresses dating violence, substance abuse and risky sexual behaviour. Students learn about conflict resolution, decision making and active listening, as well as clarifying myths and facts about relationships.The Fourth R
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Group Work
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Theatrical
Trails of Discovery Equine Assisted Therapy
A group (or individual) facilitated therapy-based programme, using horses to develop new skills and identify needs with regards to their feelings, emotions and abilities.Trails of Discovery Equine Assisted Therapy
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Mates and Dates
A healthy relationship programme for high school students.Mates and Dates
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Classroom Setting
Shifting Boundaries
An evidence-based, two-part intervention (classroom curricula and schoolwide) designed to reduce dating violence and sexual harassment among middle school studentsShifting Boundaries
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Coaching boys into men
A programme of coaching sessions which focus on helping young athletes to build strong, healthy, positive relationships with other athletes and their peers, in order to prevent future abuse and violenceCoaching boys into men
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Classroom Setting
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Public Education
Girls Talk
A resource which is designed for professionals who are supporting girls that engage in harmful sexual behavioursGirls Talk
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Individual Work
Boys 2
A research project for boys and young men who have experienced abuse and trauma and who may be at risk of developing harmful sexual behaviours or being criminally exploited.Boys 2
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Counselling
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
ROSA
An early intervention project for children and young people who have potentially harmful online sexual behaviourROSA
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Individual Work
CRIAVS - Relationship and Sexuality Educational Module Material
Age appropriate educational materials for children who are at risk of being sexually victimised and/or perpetrating acts of sexual violence themselves.CRIAVS - Relationship and Sexuality Educational Module Material
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Book/Guide
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Peer Support
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Public Education
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Theatrical
CRIAVS - Online Safety Education Materials
CRIAVS - Online Safety Education Materials
Age appropriate educational materials for children who are at risk of being sexually victimised or perpetrating acts of sexual violence themselves
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Peer Support
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Public Education
Crashing - AlterEgo Creative Solutions
Crashing - AlterEgo Creative Solutions
A theatre play which tells the story of Eddie, a fifteen year-old boy who is groomed by an adult man in his community. It is performed by young people, for young people in schools and other learning environments.
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Theatrical
First Step Cambodia
A range of prevention activities including workshops, events and the distribution of resources. Social worker capacity building and therapeutic services to 5-17 year old survivors of child sexual abuseFirst Step Cambodia
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Counselling
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Group Work