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.
Second Step Child Protection Unit
A training package that helps teachers to create and implement a child protection strategy within their school.Second Step Child Protection Unit
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Voyage Programme
A group work programme delivered in schools, which focuses on breaking the cycle and secrecy of abuse by providing positive experiences in order to build self-esteem.Voyage Programme
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Group Work
Your Body Belongs to You
A book which explains that a child’s body is his or her own; that it is all right for children to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love;Your Body Belongs to You
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Book/Guide
Come and Tell Me
A book which is intended as an introduction to personal safety for young children. Its central message is that a child should come and tell the grown-up in charge before going anywhere with someone.Come and Tell Me
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Book/Guide
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Family Work
Rosie and Jack - book
A book which is intended to invite conversations with children about staying safe and recovering from abuse.Rosie and Jack - book
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Book/Guide
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Individual Work
Unspoken Words/Le Parole Non Dette - Switzerland
A primary school-based prevention programme to teach children child sexual abuse prevention skills.Unspoken Words/Le Parole Non Dette - Switzerland
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Classroom Setting
Feeling Happy Feeling Safe
A book for parents on teaching children how to deal with unpleasant experiences in life, such as getting lost, being bullied and being asked for hugs and kissesFeeling Happy Feeling Safe
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Book/Guide
Safe4Kids (Australia)
Online resources which can be used as a preventative measure to educate children on the risks of sexual abuse, or as a tool to implement with a child experiencing abuse within or external to home or school settings.Safe4Kids (Australia)
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Online/App
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Public Education
NoNo the Little Seal
A book for young children about a seal who learns to stay safe, say no and tell.NoNo the Little Seal
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Book/Guide
Safe4Kids (UK)
We based resources which are designed to provide parents, carers and teachers with tools to educate children about staying safe in a variety of different situations.Safe4Kids (UK)
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Online/App
Tell Somebody books
Books which describe situations and teach children how to respond to inappropriate behaviourTell Somebody books
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Book/Guide
It's MY Body
A book to help adults and preschool children talk about sexual abuseIt's MY Body
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Book/Guide
A very touching book for little people and for big people
A book intended to open positive communication with young children about sexual issuesA very touching book for little people and for big people
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Book/Guide
Staying Safe
A programme for children and young people who have been affected by sexual abuse. It is an extension of the Partners’ Programme, a UK Home Office accredited group work programme run in conjunction with the Probation Service.Staying Safe
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Counselling
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Individual Work
Jun and the Octopus - book
a story book for young children to help parents and educators broach the topic of preventing child sexual abuseJun and the Octopus - book
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Book/Guide
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
CRIAVS - Respecting the Law and Understanding Problematic Behaviour Educational Materials
CRIAVS - Respecting the Law and Understanding Problematic Behaviour Educational Materials
Age appropriate educational materials for children aged 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, and 14-18 years of age who are at risk of being sexually victimised and/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
My Body is My Body
The My Body is My Body Musical Prevention Programme is targeted at children from age three to four years-old, to children in primary school.My Body is My Body
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Public Education
Barnahus Model
Barnahus is a child-friendly, interdisciplinary, and multi-agency centre for child victims and witnessesBarnahus Model
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Individual Work