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.
Radius Child and Youth Services Canada
A community-based clinic that provides specialized assessments and treatment to children and families who have experienced intra-familial sexual abuse, children exhibiting concerning sexualised behaviour, and youth who have offended sexually.Radius Child and Youth Services Canada
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Family Work
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Group Work
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Individual Work
My Life My Choice
A continuum of services aimed at preventing the commercial sexual exploitation of girls. Includes survivor mentoring for young victims, prevention groups, and training for youth service providers. Services are provided in birth and foster home settings, in residential care and in schools.My Life My Choice
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Group Work
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Mentoring
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
Inform
An individual or group work course for family members and friends of those arrested, charged or convicted for internet child pornography offences.Inform
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Inform Young People Programme
A face to face educative course of 1 to 5 sessions for children and young people with concerning and/or illegal sexual behaviour on the internet, as well as their families.Inform Young People Programme
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)
A programme designed to empower female victims of sex trafficking through the use of outreach services, direct interventions, advocacy and training.Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS)
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Group Work
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Mentoring
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Peer Support
Courtney's House
A support programme for young victims of sex trafficking. Programmes are individually tailored, based on an assessment of each young person’s needs.Courtney's House
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Counselling
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Group Work
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Mentoring
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Phone
Protect and Respect
A programme for children and young people who have been affected by, or are vulnerable to, child sexual exploitation. Group work sessions are combined with one-to-one work and delivered by those who already work with children and young people.Protect and Respect
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Dynamics of Sexual Abuse Workshop
A workshop for professionals and other adults designed to provide guidance, advice, education and support to those in a position to act to protect children.Dynamics of Sexual Abuse Workshop
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Looking out for Lottie
A programme aimed to educate professionals about the key aspects of online child sexual exploitation and aimed to provide young people with information about grooming methods. Includes a video about a girl called Lottie who met a boy called Jake and the progression of their relationship.Looking out for Lottie
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Individual Work
Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Workshop
A workshop delivered to secondary caregivers whereby information on child abuse and neglect is conveyed through use of videos, cases studies, activities and discussions.Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Workshop
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Better Lives Booster
A cognitive-behavioural programme available for both non-intellectually disabled and intellectually disabled sex offenders, delivered in custodial settings and focussing on emotions, forming appropriate adult relationships and developing a relapse prevention plan.Better Lives Booster
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Group Work
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Prison
Yarning Up! Community Development
Yarning Up! is a community based, participatory project aimed at identifying key sexual and family violence issues in The Aboringial, Torres Strait and South Sea Islander communities.Yarning Up! Community Development
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Group Work
Second Step Child Protection Unit
A training package that helps teachers to create and implement a child protection strategy within their school.Second Step Child Protection Unit
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Partners for Protection
A group based programme for women who have an identifiable concern regarding their ability to protect their child/children from sexual abuse.Partners for Protection
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Game
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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
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
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
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