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Vote for us in the .eu Web Awards
Our website has been shortlisted for the People’s Choice award at the 2026 .eu Web Awards! Barnahus brings criminal justice, child protection, physical health, and mental…
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A toolkit for scaling Barnahus
Scaling Barnahus is not only a question of opening more locations. It is a question of maintaining a child-centred, multidisciplinary and interagency response as the…
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Resources for pre-recorded and remote hearings with children
Strengthening access to justice and upholding a standard of respect for all parties—suspects, victims, and witnesses—in the criminal justice process
European Practice
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Disclosures and Forensic Interviews in the Context of Online Child Sexual Abuse – Webinar and protocol
A protocol and webinar on an adapted version of the NICHD protocol tailored specifically for cases of online child sexual abuse (CSA) involving strong technical…
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Barnahus in Moldova plans to expand to 2 locations
The National Center for the Prevention of Child Abuse (CNPAC) presents this update on Barnahus progress in Moldova. “Inspired by the Icelandic model, the first…
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Lighthouse Parliamentary Event – England’s MPs and peers hear about Barnahus
The Lighthouse, London reports that Members of Parliament, Peers and partners from the health, care, criminal justice and charity sectors joined the Lighthouse team at…
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Upcoming trainings and events
- Webinar: remote hearings with child victims of violence – opportunities, limitations, and guidance – 29 June 2026
- Training for forensic interviewer supervisors – 21 September 2026
- Webinar: remote hearings with children – practice and experience to inspire excellence in practice – 29 September 2026
- Barnahus Forum 24 November 2026 in Hamburg, Germany
- Lunch and Learn webinar and discussion series 2026/2027
- Training on safeguarding in Barnahus – Sep, Oct, Dec 2027
- EMDR training – dates TBD
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About Barnahus
Barnahus, or a “Children’s House,” is a multidisciplinary, child-friendly service that brings key services together who have legal responsibilities to help children who are, or who may be, victims or witnesses of violence. It provides a safe environment and an integrated process where child protection, criminal investigation, and physical health and therapeutic support services are coordinated and undertaken under one roof. Tailored to each child’s unique needs, this integrated approach reduces the burden of navigating multiple systems and prevents (re)traumatization. Ultimately, Barnahus ensures children receive their rights to justice, protection, and care.