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
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
My Life My Choice
A continuum of services aimed at preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of girls. Includes survivor mentoring for young victims, prevention groups, and training for youth service providers. Services are provided in birth and foster home settings, in residential care and in schools.My Life My Choice
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Group Work
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Mentoring
Keeping Ourselves Safe
A positive personal safety skills programme that aims to provide young people with the skills to cope with situations that might involve abuse. For delivery in schools by teachers supported by Police Education Officers.Keeping Ourselves Safe
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Classroom Setting
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Family Work
Childline Schools Service
A prevention programme delivered by trained volunteers in primary schools. Uses a large assembly and smaller interactive classroom sessions.Childline Schools Service
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Classroom Setting
Chelsea's Choice
A theatre play which tells the story of ‘Chelsea’, a teenager who is sexually exploited performed by young to young people in schools and other learning environments.Chelsea's Choice
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Classroom Setting
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Theatrical
Be Safe! Prevention Programme
Be Safe! is a personal safety programme for children aged 5 to 9 years. Through positive, non-threatening, simple key messages and child-friendly learning resources. Be Safe! introduces young people to the concepts of: children's right; safe and supportive friendships; adult's responsibility to protect children from harm; privacy and simple and effective Personal Safety Rules.Be Safe! Prevention Programme
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Classroom Setting
Exposed
A ten minute film about sexting and cyberbullying which can be used as part of an educational programme or watched by young people on YouTube.Exposed
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Film
Internet Safety Seminars - Primary School Children (9-11 Years)
One hour verbal interactive presentations to 9-11 year olds using powerpoint slides and short films aimed at helping children stay safe online.Internet Safety Seminars - Primary School Children (9-11 Years)
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Classroom Setting
OEW Hope House
Hope House is a residential care programme for victims of sex trafficking provided by a Christian charity in the USA. The programme offers home school education, a trauma-informed model of care, therapy, health care, life skills and spiritual mentoring.OEW Hope House
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Mentoring
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Residential
Hedgehogs
A primary prevention programme delivered in primary schools consisting of 5 lessons using interactive activities and scenario based learning.Hedgehogs
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Classroom Setting
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)
A programme designed to empower female victims of sex trafficking through the use of outreach services, direct interventions, advocacy and training.Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)
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Group Work
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Mentoring
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Peer Support
Courtney's House
A support programme for young victims of sex trafficking. Programmes are individually tailored, based on an assessment of each young person’s needs.Courtney's House
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Counselling
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Group Work
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Mentoring
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Phone
SAFE - Personal Safety Skills for Deaf Children
A group work programme used by professionals working with deaf children aged 7 and above which aims to help children recognise abuse, avoid situations that might out them at risk and know how to seek help if they have concerns.SAFE - Personal Safety Skills for Deaf Children
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Protect and Respect
A programme for children and young people who have been affected by, or are vulnerable to, child sexual exploitation. Group work sessions are combined with one-to-one work and delivered by those who already work with children and young people.Protect and Respect
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Support to End Exploitation (SEEN)
A public-private partnership that responds to child victims of sexual exploitation and young people at risk. 35 inter-agency partners work together to provide a tailored response with an approach which emphasises child development, recovery, treatment and justice.Support to End Exploitation (SEEN)
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Mentoring
Guide to Relationships and Sex
A range of sex education DVDs for children and young people, including those with disabilities.Guide to Relationships and Sex
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Classroom Setting
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Film
Cracked Mirrors
A theatre production for advocacy against child sexual abuse and exploitation performed by those who have experienced abuse themselves on the streets of the Philippines. An educational campaign focussing 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.Cracked Mirrors
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Theatrical
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
Growing Up with Yasmine and Tom
A programme to assist teachers to deliver Personal, Social and Health Education within the school setting. Includes 50 age appropriate lessons and activities as well as lesson plans, animations and videos. Covers topics such as the body, feelings, relationships, family life and online safety.Growing Up with Yasmine and Tom
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Classroom Setting