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.
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
MVP - Mentors in Violence Prevention
MVP - Mentors in Violence Prevention
MVP aims to empower students to safely speak out against all forms of violence from rape and sexual harassment to bullying and abusive behaviour, through group sessions within educational settings.
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Classroom Setting
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Mentoring
Moving Forward Making Changes
Treatment for moderate-high risk adult men (aged 18 and above) convicted of sexual offences, and to increase their capacity to meet their needs by non-offending meansMoving Forward Making Changes
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Group 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
Safe Surfer
An app for internet-connected devices that allows users to filter online content and access.Safe Surfer
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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
The Good Lives Model
A framework and accompanying website aimed at researchers, practitioners and policymakers for rehabilitative work with people who have abused.The Good Lives Model
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Counselling
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Barnahus Model
Barnahus is a child-friendly, interdisciplinary, and multi-agency centre for child victims and witnessesBarnahus Model
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Individual Work
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
I Said No!
A book for adults to read to children to help them set healthy boundaries for their private partsI Said No!
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Book/Guide
Families Matter
A public education programme to give parents and caregivers the knowledge, skills, comfort, and confidence to discuss sex-related issues with their childrenFamilies Matter
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Family Work
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Public Education
Harmful sexual behaviour in schools training
The harmful sexual behaviour in schools training course is delivered online and can be taken on PCs and Macs, as well as iPads or other tablet devices. The resource is available on the NSPCC ‘learning’ website and is accessible at any time. Learning about sex and sexual behaviour begins at a young age. An early response can help prevent children from harming themselves and others.Harmful sexual behaviour in schools training
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Online/App
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
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
No Means No
Workshop instructional sessions designed to provide girls with the skills to protect them from sexual violence and enable boys to challenge sexual violence.No Means No
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Peer Support
Minnesota Prison Programme
Treatment, therapy, and transitional services for convicted male sex offenders in prisonMinnesota Prison 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
Empowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA)
The programme is designed to empower adolescent girls against both health and economic challenges through the simultaneous provision of life skills to build knowledge, enable girls make informed choices about sex, reproduction and marriage, and reduce risky behaviourEmpowerment and Livelihood for Adolescents (ELA)
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Public Education
Green Dot
Bystander intervention programmes targeted towards children aged 6-12, college students and professionals working with childrenGreen Dot
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Classroom Setting
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Public Education