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.
Barnahus Model
Barnahus is a child-friendly, interdisciplinary, and multi-agency centre for child victims and witnessesBarnahus Model
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Individual Work
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
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
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
BUP - Sweden
An intervention which assists children, both boys and girls, who are between 3 and 17, and have acted in a sexual manner against other children.BUP - Sweden
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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
PATCH
Community level prevention and awareness programmes to educate about CSA and seek to prevent its occurrence. Also, crisis support, assessment, therapeutic services and court preparation for survivors of CSA.PATCH
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Classroom Setting
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Counselling
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Public Education
Music Heals
An entertainment programme with a child sexual abuse prevention message delivered to Primary SchoolsMusic Heals
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Classroom Setting
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Theatrical
First Step Cambodia
A range of prevention activities including workshops, events and the distribution of resources. Social worker capacity building and therapeutic services to 5-17 year old survivors of child sexual abuseFirst Step Cambodia
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Counselling
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Group Work
Help Wanted
Helpwanted.nl is a Dutch website about online sexual abuse of children and young people up to 26 years old. The website allows individuals to contact them for advice about sexual abuse using their contact form.Help Wanted
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Online/App
ARPAN Personal Safety Education
The program is a series of workshops delivered in schools, communities and institutions to all genders. Aims are to provide children with the tools to prevent CSA by reducing risk factors and building supportive factors in both on and offline settings.ARPAN Personal Safety Education
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Classroom Setting
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Public Education
Who Do You Tell?
Facilitator led workshops for elementary school-aged children to support them in understanding what sexual abuse is, the impacts it can have and how to access help.Who Do You Tell?
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Classroom Setting
Net Smartz
Net Smartz is an online safety education initiative. This has been designed for young people and hosts a wide range of information on online risks and safety in a variety of formats.Net Smartz
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Online/App
COMPAZ - Brazil
The Peace Community Center - Compaz - was conceived with a focus on violence prevention, social inclusion and community empowerment.COMPAZ - Brazil
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Advocacy and Legal
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Public Education
Changing Futures
Changing Futures is an educational programme to provide educators and frontline staff with the tools they need to identify and respond to harmful sexual behaviours in pre-teens.Changing Futures
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Classroom Setting
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Online/App
Safe Bedrooms
Safe Bedrooms is an online suite of resources which equips parents and carers with the tools to keep children safe onlineSafe Bedrooms
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Online/App
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Public Education
Healthy Relationships Project
Healthy Relationships Project
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Classroom Setting
Access to Justice
A service which advocates for children’s rights, provides free access to legal aid for child victims of sexual (and other) abuse and engages with communities to provide information about sexual abuse.Access to Justice
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Public Education
Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
An educational curriculum delivered to all children and young people in South Australian government schools and preschools.Keeping Safe: Child Protection Curriculum
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Classroom Setting
Everyone's Got a Bottom
A story book for sharing with young children to help parents convey important safety messages. Reinforces the messages that a child’s body belongs to them together with the importance of telling a grown up if something is wrong.Everyone's Got a Bottom
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Book/Guide