New report
Preventing child sexual abuse at scale
Insights on what works to scale CSA prevention in Europe, grounded in the real-world journeys of 17 organisations.
Now available. Download below.
Too often, child sexual abuse (CSA) prevention is seen as too complex to scale – too sensitive, siloed, or difficult to measure.
But across Europe, organisations are proving otherwise: that lasting, system-wide change is not only necessary, but possible.
In the first study of its kind, with support from Oak Foundation, we reveal how 17 organisations are making scale work in the real-world: reaching more children, embedding prevention into public systems, and sustaining impact over time.
What you’ll find inside:
- How organisations navigate funding, government partnerships, and sensitive topics
- Case studies from NSPCC (UK), Save the Children (Spain), and Charité (Germany)
- A Europe-wide perspective, connecting diverse approaches across borders and sectors
- Pathways for collaboration between practitioners, funders, and governments
What we learned
Key Insights
Despite significant barriers, the organisations featured in this study show that sustainable scale for CSA prevention is within reach.
Their journeys can be distilled into 5 clear lessons.
Make the system ready
Build an environment where prevention is visible, prioritised in policy, and backed by champions.
Make your solution ready
Ensure solutions are evidence-based, efficient, and adaptable, while staying true to core impact.
Make government your strongest partner
Government brings funding, legitimacy, policy, and public acceptance.
Don’t do it alone
Scale through partners by training, setting clear non-negotiables, and ensuring quality.
Make it last
Sustaining scale needs more than handover; keep investing in advocacy, monitoring, and support.
