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.
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
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
Rock and Water
A way to interact with children and young people through a psychophysical teaching approach. Physical exercises are linked with mental and social skill developmentRock and Water
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Bringing in the bystander
A programme to educate college and university students about the realities of sexual assault and equip them with tools to help them to identify and prevent rapeBringing in the bystander
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Peer Support
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Public Education
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
Hear and Now
Hear and Now is therapeutic support for children and young people where there are concerns about sexual abuse. The purpose of this service is to offer a trauma-focused intervention to help children and young people explore and minimise the impact of any abuse they might have experienced.Hear and Now
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Counselling
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Family Work
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Individual Work
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
Know your power
A social marketing campaign using an array of online and printed marketing strategies to raise awareness of sexual violence and inspire action around college campusesKnow your power
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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
ROSA
An early intervention project for children and young people who have potentially harmful online sexual behaviourROSA
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Individual Work
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
Bringing in the Bystander - High Schools
A High School educational program that encourages participants to become positive bystanders in instances of sexual and interpersonal violence and harassment.Bringing in the Bystander - High Schools
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work