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.
The Red Card Campaign (CSE)
An awareness raising campaign linked to the FIFA World Cup 2010. Uses a variety of media to communicate key prevention messages to vulnerable children, tourists and the public.The Red Card Campaign (CSE)
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Public Education
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
Securus Offender Monitoring
E-safety software which examines personal computers for specific inappropriate words, phrases and images regarding child pornography.Securus Offender Monitoring
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Online/App
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
Guide to Relationships and Sex
A range of sex education DVDs for children and young people, including those with disabilities.Guide to Relationships and Sex
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Classroom Setting
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Film
Don't Lose!
An educational campaign focusing on commercial sexual exploitation. Leaflets, posters and online banners were used in English, Polish, Ukrainian and Russian. Preventative workshops were also delivered to young people and a helpline was made available.Don't Lose!
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Classroom Setting
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Phone
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Public Education
Teen Boundaries Sexual Bullying Programme
A programme for 10-18 year olds which aims to prevent sexual bullying, peer on peer sexual exploitation and promotes positive gen der relationships by challenging attitudes and promoting tolerance, understanding and cohesion. Delivered in a school setting.Teen Boundaries Sexual Bullying Programme
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Classroom Setting
Circles of Support and Accountability
A programme which uses volunteers to support and hold to account a sex offender as they reintegrate into community.Circles of Support and Accountability
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Mentoring
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Peer Support
No Hay Excusas
A Spanish language public education campaign designed to raise awareness and address demand for child sexual exploitation.No Hay Excusas
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Public Education
Kid & Teen Safe: An Abuse Prevention Programme for Youth with Disabilities
A school-based prevention education project to assist in empowering children, youth and young adults with disabilities to understand and advocate for their rights to personal safety and to learn skills that can help reduce the risk of violence.Kid & Teen Safe: An Abuse Prevention Programme for Youth with Disabilities
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Classroom Setting
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
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
That's Not Cool: A Bystander Intervention Online Campaign
That's Not Cool is a national public education campaign, that uses digital examples of controlling, pressuring and threatening behaviour to raise awareness about teen dating abuse.That's Not Cool: A Bystander Intervention Online Campaign
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Online/App
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
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
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