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Danish study shows the importance of a medical evaluation for every child who attends Barnahus
During a 2-year pilot, 100% of children (205 in total) who were suspected of experiencing violence in close relationships and who were referred to Barnahus via the Copenhagen police for an audio-visually recorded investigative interview were systematically offered a...
Building a culture of participation in justice and recovery for child victims
This session introduces how Barnahus in Europe have involved children in their work, and explores ways of embedding child participation into safe and informed pathways to justice for children.
Barnahus in the news – spring 2022
Announcing 6 Barnahus openings during January to May 2022, the outcome of Cyprus’ UN CRC periodic report, Scotland’s Barnahus vision, and South Korea’s referencing of the Barnahus model, and more.
A flexible tool for practicing investigative interviews with children
Our analysis shows promising results about the self-reported usefulness of the Avatar platform, and also points to challenges for how to use it, as well as solutions which can be addressed as part of onboarding and documentation.
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PROMISE Barnahus Network
The PROMISE Barnahus Network celebrated its launch on 25th November 2019 in Helsinki, Finland. The celebration featured a ceremonial signing of the statutes and an exhibition about Barnahus.
The Network is a formalisation of the European Barnahus Movement, which was launched in June 2017 in the presence of the EU Commissioner for Justice and Consumer Rights, and the UN Special Representative on Violence against Children. The launch of the movement confirmed Barnahus as a good practice, validated the Barnahus model as a widely accepted concept and consolidated the European network of Barnahus staff and interested government officials and practitioners.
Plan a study visit to a Barnahus
Enabling environment, Establishing Barnahus, Getting to yes, MultidisciplinaryA study visit to a Barnahus is a rite of passage for a team who is studying if Barnahus will work in their context, or who is tasked with establishing one. More than that, it is an unmissable opportunity for aligning a steering group...
Expert consultations
Child protection, Competent staff, Criminal investigation, Enabling environment, Establishing Barnahus, Excellence in practice, Getting to yes, Mental health, Multidisciplinary, Physical healthConnect with PROMISE experts to consult on a specific case, to get a second opinion or get specific advice in relation to a specific child protection intervention/case in your Barnahus....
Recording of child interviews
Child protection, Competent staff, Criminal investigation, Enabling environment, Establishing Barnahus, Excellence in practice, Getting to yesThere is much more to recording interviews at a Barnahus than setting up a system and hitting record. To best perform its role, a Barnahus must comply with local/international rules and regulations of evidence recording, and be able to...
Professional networking and exchange
Child protection, Criminal investigation, Mental health, Multidisciplinary, Physical healthOur professional networks and exchanges are member-led initiatives based on thematic areas or professional specialization. They support Barnahus staff to connect with their peers from around Europe, and to gain access to a vibrant...
Support desk at the PROMISE Barnahus Network
Child protection, Competent staff, Criminal investigation, Enabling environment, Establishing Barnahus, Excellence in practice, Getting to yes, Mental health, Multidisciplinary, Physical healthAll Network members have access to the support desk service, provided by the PROMISE Barnahus Network Secretariat....
University seminars, Q&As, lectures, and modules
Getting to yes, MultidisciplinaryThe PROMISE Barnahus Network is proud to support courses, workshops and seminars that include modules introducing the Barnahus model. ...
Judicial workshops
Criminal investigation, Establishing Barnahus, Getting to yes, MultidisciplinaryTo convince judges to support the introduction of Barnahus in their national systems, Judge Sigvaldason noted that they often need to hear it from another judge. PROMISE has also seen just how influential it can be for judges to meet...
Forensic interview with avatar practice
Child protection, Competent staff, Criminal investigation, Establishing Barnahus, MultidisciplinaryThis course offers basic training in child forensic interviews with a specific focus on challenging situation such as interviewing small children and those with special needs. The course consists of one-week online training including...
TF-CBT – Trauma-focused cognitive behavioural therapy
Child protection, Competent staff, Mental healthA conjoint child and parent psychotherapy model for children who are experiencing significant emotional and behavioral difficulties related to traumatic life events. Successful participants of this course will be certified to practice...
CFTSI – Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention
Child protection, Competent staff, Mental healthA brief early intervention model for children and adolescents that is implemented soon after exposure or disclosure. Successful participants will be certified to practice CFTSI with clients....
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Improve practice
Have access to training, mentorship and practical tools, including University certified training in forensic interviews and therapy
Gain recognition
Gain accreditation by having access to training, support, mentoring and tools to benchmark progress.
Share expertise and learning
Help shape the European Barnahus Movement by having access to a broad network which actively engages in exchange and mutual learning
Extend outreach and visibility
Be a part of a broad professional network, visibility in European social media and opportunities to meet other professionals from across Europe