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.
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
Rosie and Jack - book
A book which is intended to invite conversations with children about staying safe and recovering from abuse.Rosie and Jack - book
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Book/Guide
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Individual Work
Unspoken Words/Le Parole Non Dette - Switzerland
A primary school-based prevention programme to teach children child sexual abuse prevention skills.Unspoken Words/Le Parole Non Dette - Switzerland
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Classroom Setting
Bringing in the Bystander - College Prevention Programme
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 - College Prevention Programme
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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Peer Support
Girls Talk
A resource which is designed for professionals who are supporting girls that engage in harmful sexual behavioursGirls Talk
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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
Feeling Happy Feeling Safe
A book for parents on teaching children how to deal with unpleasant experiences in life, such as getting lost, being bullied and being asked for hugs and kissesFeeling Happy Feeling Safe
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Book/Guide
In Ctrl
A group work programme for children that aims to help them keep safe and prevent online sexual abuseIn Ctrl
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Group 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
Know your power
A social marketing campaign using an array of online and printed marketing strategies to raise awareness of sexual violence and inspire action around college campusesKnow your power
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Classroom Setting
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Group Work
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