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.
Troubled Desire
An online self help tool designed to be completed by individuals who are concerned by their sexual attractions towards children. The self-help tool will be available in 10 languages from January 2020Troubled Desire
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Individual Work
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Online/App
StopSO
An independent network of qualified and experienced professionals who are willing and trained to work with potential sex offenders, sex offenders and their families. These professionals are supervised and include psychologists, psychotherapists and doctorsStopSO
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Counselling
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Individual Work
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
Breaking the links
A psychoeducational group-work programme, designed for men who have been arrested for internet related sexual offences but who have also been affected by past trauma.Breaking the links
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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
Online Solicitation Programme
The Online Solicitation Programme is targeted at men who have used the internet to engage in sexual discussions with children and/or have engaged in discussions about meeting children offline.Online Solicitation Programme
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Online Solicitation Programme
The Online Solicitation Programme is targeted at men who have used the internet to engage in sexual discussions with children and/or have engaged in discussions about meeting children offline.Online Solicitation Programme
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Group Work
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Individual Work
NOTA Individualised Treatment Programme
A programme outlining underlying principles and theory, and a practice manual for men who may pose a risk of sexual abuse, who have been convicted of a sexual offence, or those who have not been convicted of an offence but whose sexual behaviour is concerning and potentially harmfulNOTA Individualised Treatment Programme
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Individual Work
Get Help Online Resource
A free anonymous self-help resource for people worried about their online behaviour with regard to accessing indecent images of children.Get Help Online Resource
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Online/App
Get Support Online Resource
A free anonymous self-help resource for people worried about their thoughts or feelings towards children or contact behaviour.Get Support Online Resource
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Online/App
Virtuous Pedophiles
Online mutual support group for minor-attracted people (MAPs), providing information and support. The site and members are committed to maintaining the safety of children and oppose abuse.Virtuous Pedophiles
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Online/App
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Peer Support
B4U-ACT
B4U-ACT is a partnership among minor-attracted people, mental health professionals, and researchers, and its projects and events are organized and led by members of these groups. Those seeking information, services, or opportunities for involvement can select various options on the website.B4U-ACT
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Individual Work
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Online/App
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Peer Support
SEIF Sweden
An intervention is designed for adult individuals convicted of all types of sexual offences, including the use of child sexual abuse materialSEIF Sweden
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Prison
Help Wanted
A website where individuals with a sexual interest in children can find information, tools, and resources to support them as they build safe, healthy, and fulfilling lives.Help Wanted
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Online/App
PrevenTell
A national helpline for adults struggling with their sexuality, who may be worried about thoughts and actions.PrevenTell
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Online/App
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Phone
CIPM Pilot Programme
An Intensified Treatment Unit aimed at convicted offenders, especially those with low socialisation and high recidivism.CIPM Pilot Programme
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Prison
SeNAT - Lithuania
A prison-based programme for men who have committed sexual offences against childrenSeNAT - Lithuania
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Prison
SEIF Intervention - Sweden
The Seif intervention is Sweden’s national sexual offender programme provided by the Prison and Probation ServiceSEIF Intervention - Sweden
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Individual Work
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Prison
Stand Strong Walk Tall
one-to-one, therapeutic support for minor-attracted people to enable self-regulation and wellbeing which in turn helps to prevent child sexual abuseStand Strong Walk Tall
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Individual Work
Uusi Suunta – New Direction
An intervention for adults involved in sexual abuse crimes and those that are worried about harmful sexual activity or fantasies.Uusi Suunta – New Direction
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Counselling
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Individual Work