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.
Troubled Desire
An online self help tool designed to be completed by individuals who are concerned by their sexual attractions towards children. The self-help tool will be available in 10 languages from January 2020Troubled Desire
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Individual Work
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Online/App
Beyond Referrals - multi agencies
An online tool designed for multi-agency partnerships to explore their response to harmful sexual behaviours exhibited by pupils in schools and other educational settings.Beyond Referrals - multi agencies
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Online/App
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
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
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
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
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
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
PrevenTell
A national helpline for adults struggling with their sexuality, who may be worried about thoughts and actions.PrevenTell
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Online/App
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Phone
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
Offenders Beware - Child Protection in Tourism E Learning
Online e-learning modules which provide information about child sex tourism, child sexual exploitation and the Child Protection Code. This includes raising awareness and how tourism professionals can implement good practice.Offenders Beware - Child Protection in Tourism E Learning
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Online/App
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
Project Arachnid
Project Arachnid uses technological solutions to reduce the spread of child sex abuse materials online. The software scans web pages to search for child sexual abuse materials. If child sexual abuse materials are then detected a request is sent to the site host to remove the materials.Project Arachnid
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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
Re Direction Self Help Program - Finland
An anonymous online rehabilitative program which aims to help the participant to adopt a lifestyle without child sexual abuse materialRe Direction Self Help Program - Finland
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Online/App