Alumbra: a digital platform supported by a knowledge community for child sexual violence prevention

Abstract

Alumbra is an initiative to address sexual violence against children and adolescents housed at the Early Institute, an NGO think tank in Mexico City, Mexico. It is grounded in a spectrum of prevention model designed to address complex public health problems, within the framework of INSPIRE, a set of WHO approved evidence-based strategies proven to prevent and respond to violence against children.

This initiative integrates multisectoral collaboration and digital innovation to respond to this critical issue. Since its inception in 2018, Alumbra united over 50 NGOs, government institutions and international organizations forming a knowledge and practice community dedicated to the prevention of sexual violence against children. Central to its efforts, is a digital platform which consolidates official statistics, educational resources, tools for prevention and a directory for legal, psychological, and medical support services.

With its multisectoral approach and reliance on evidence-based research, Alumbra's digital platform has become a key reference for equipping caregivers, practitioners and policymakers alike who address violence prevention with essential resources and information. To this day, the digital platform has reached over 400,000 beneficiaries. This case study outlines Alumbra's development while providing insight into the challenges and successes in Mexico.