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.
Thames Valley Sex Offender Treatment Programme
A cognitive-behavioural programme for adult males sex offenders, delivered in a community setting.Thames Valley Sex Offender Treatment Programme
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Group Work
Internet Sex Offender Treatment Programme
A treatment programme for adult males convicted of sexual offences committed on the internet.Internet Sex Offender Treatment Programme
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Community Sex Offender Groupwork Programme
A groupwork programme for adults over 21 years of age who are convicted of one or more sexual offences.Community Sex Offender Groupwork Programme
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Group Work
Northumbria Sex Offender Groupwork Programme
A programme for adult males aged 21 years and over who have been convicted of sexual offences.Northumbria Sex Offender Groupwork Programme
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Group Work
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Individual Work
The Challenge Project
A project and intervention programme for adult male sex offenders, who are not unable to participate in mainstream sex offender treatment programmes due to mental health needs.The Challenge Project
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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
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
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
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
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
The Glebe House Therapeutic Treatment Programme
A therapeutic treatment programme for males aged 12 to 19 years, who are known to have sexuall abused.The Glebe House Therapeutic Treatment Programme
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Counselling
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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Residential
Inform Couples Programme
A programme for couples who are seeking to rebuild their relationship following arrest/conviction of a partner for sexual offences committed online. It utilises a strengths-based theory and includes a ‘New Life Plan’ and relapse prevention strategies.Inform Couples Programme
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Family Work
Assessment and Treatment Programme for Women who have Sexually Abused a Child/Children
An assessment and treatment programme for adult women with allegations, convictions or admissions in relation to the sexual abuse of children.Assessment and Treatment Programme for Women who have Sexually Abused a Child/Children
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Group Work
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Individual Work