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 Fourth R
A school-based programme that addresses dating violence, substance abuse and risky sexual behaviour. Students learn about conflict resolution, decision making and active listening, as well as clarifying myths and facts about relationships.The Fourth R
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Group Work
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Theatrical
Stop It Now! UK and Ireland Campaign
A public education campaign to raise awareness of child sexual abuse.Stop It Now! UK and Ireland Campaign
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Online/App
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Public Education
Making Waves (Vague par Vague)
An initiative developed to educate young people about dating and violence prevention, through a weekend retreat.Making Waves (Vague par Vague)
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Theatrical
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
Internet Safety Seminars for Parents
Internet Safety Seminars for parents to educate them on how to protect their children online.Internet Safety Seminars for Parents
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Classroom Setting
SVAM! Social Marketing Campaign
A Phoenix House Social Marketing Campaign, to promote and facilitate change regarding anti-social sexual behaviours.SVAM! Social Marketing Campaign
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Public Education
Mates and Dates
A healthy relationship programme for high school students.Mates and Dates
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Classroom Setting
Voyage Programme
A group work programme delivered in schools, which focuses on breaking the cycle and secrecy of abuse by providing positive experiences in order to build self-esteem.Voyage Programme
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Group Work
Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism
A Code of Conduct designed for tour operators and travel agencies worldwide.Code of Conduct for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation in Travel and Tourism
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Book/Guide
Beyond Referrals - Schools
An online tool designed for secondary education facilities to explore their contextual response to harmful sexual behaviours exhibited by pupilsBeyond Referrals - Schools
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Online/App
Shifting Boundaries
An evidence-based, two-part intervention (classroom curricula and schoolwide) designed to reduce dating violence and sexual harassment among middle school studentsShifting Boundaries
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
Don't Offend (‘Kein Täter werden’)
Group therapy targeted at individuals who have not committed an offline or online sexual offence against a child, but who are worried about doing so, and people who have already offended but have not come to the attention of the authorities.Don't Offend (‘Kein Täter werden’)
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Group Work
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Individual Work
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
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
Bringing in the bystander
A programme to educate college and university students about the realities of sexual assault and equip them with tools to help them to identify and prevent rapeBringing in the bystander
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Peer Support
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Public Education
Coaching boys into men
A programme of coaching sessions which focus on helping young athletes to build strong, healthy, positive relationships with other athletes and their peers, in order to prevent future abuse and violenceCoaching boys into men
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Classroom Setting
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Public Education
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
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
Your Body Belongs to You
A book which explains that a child’s body is his or her own; that it is all right for children to decline a friendly hug or kiss, even from someone they love;Your Body Belongs to You
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Book/Guide
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