Table 1 Suggestions made by sexual offenders for preventing child sexual abuse in youth-oriented organisations

How to identify potential offenders during recruitment interviews

Verifying criminal records (n = 8)

Investigating motivations for working with children (n = 3)

Investigating sexual development history (n = 3)

Examining previous work history with children (n = 2)

Investigating preferences for children (n = 2)

Asking references from past employers (n = 1)

Investigating problems with drugs/alcohol (n = 1)

Investigating how spare time is spent (n = 1)

What policies or regulations to implement in youth-oriented organisations to prevent child sexual abuse

Never leave a child alone with an adult (n = 15)

Eliminate hidden areas in organisations (n = 2)

Prohibit staff/volunteer to take children home (n = 2)

Integrate youth education programs (n = 2)

Prohibit adults to shower with children (n = 1)

Disclose the abuse immediately to authorities (n = 1)

Install surveillance technology (CCTV) (n = 1)

Design windows that overlook corridors (n = 1)

Avoid opportunities for staff to have ‘special’ relationships with children (n = 1)

Prohibit physical contact between adults and children (n = 1)

Introduce committee panel on policies and regulations involving parents (n = 1)

What parents could do to reduce the risk of sexual abuse victimisation

Talk to children about sexuality and sexual abuse (n = 6)

Build and keep an open dialogue with children (n = 4)

Take interest and get involved in children’s activities (n = 3)

Be wary of adults (n = 3)

Provide children with information on offenders (n = 2)

Monitor children closely (n = 2)

Teach children to say no (n = 2)

Get educated (n = 2)

Participate in the activities of the organization (n = 2)