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.
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
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
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
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
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
In Ctrl
A group work programme for children that aims to help them keep safe and prevent online sexual abuseIn Ctrl
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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
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
ROSA
An early intervention project for children and young people who have potentially harmful online sexual behaviourROSA
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Individual Work
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
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
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
SHE UK
provides support for female victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse, as well as information for the general public to promote public education and awareness to the long-term effects of sexual abuse.SHE UK
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Counselling
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Group Work
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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
Barnahus Model
Barnahus is a child-friendly, interdisciplinary, and multi-agency centre for child victims and witnessesBarnahus Model
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Individual Work
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
Internet Matters - Inclusive Digital Safety
Internet Matters recognises that certain groups may face additional risks when navigating the online world. The Inclusive Digital Safety guide provides specific information and tools to help children who identify as LGBTQ+, have special educational needs or disabilities, or are care experienced.Internet Matters - Inclusive Digital Safety
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Online/App
Chelsea's Choice
A theatre play which tells the story of ‘Chelsea’, a teenager who is sexually exploited performed by young to young people in schools and other learning environments.Chelsea's Choice
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Classroom Setting
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Theatrical