Step 3
Establishing the Barnahus
The establishment phase of getting to Barnahus often includes many technical considerations for the setup and operation of a multidisciplinary interagency service, under one roof, for child victims of violence. Questions about location, renovations, budgets for setup and operation, what the different physical rooms should – and shouldn’t – contain, the technical systems available that support the child welfare and criminal processes, and more.
The PROMISE Barnahus Network and the Competence Centre support countries to answer these technical questions, including through:
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Real-life examples of how others have budgeted, consulted with children, set up their facilities, and more
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Factsheets and other technical guidance
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Specialized training modules, including tailor-made training upon request
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Small group and 1-to-1 mentoring and networking opportunities
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Study visits for professionals and policymakers
Find our related courses, publication, and other resources below, or move on to Step 4 – Competent and Committed staff. Read more >
Examples of different Barnahus – exterior and interior
Related publications
About the Barnahus model and the Quality Standards
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Journey to the Lighthouse – an interview
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The Lighthouse: A safe space for child sexual abuse victims in the UK
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The PROMISE Barnahus Quality Standards
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Barnahus roadmap guidance and template
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Evaluation Framework & Impact Assessment Guidance
This guidance and template establishes a clear framework and systematic approach to: a)...
At the Crossroads of child-centred criminal and welfare proceedings
At the Crossroads is a legal briefing which explores the considerations for when...
Child participation tool
To facilitate Barnahus and similar setups to hear about how children experience their...
Interagency agreement template and guidance
This Template and Guidance offers inspiration for drafting an interagency agreement,...
Considerations for evidence recording at the Barnahus
There is much more to recording interviews at a Barnahus than setting up a system and...
Related webinars
- The Lighthouse: A safe space for child sexual abuse victims in the UK
- Considerations for evidence recording at the Barnahus
- Therapeutic services at the Barnahus
- Forensic interview: why, how, and adaptations
- Facility Dogs Assisting at Barnahus and similar setups
- Medical evaluation: why, how, and diagnostics
- Putting the child at the centre: ensuring an inclusive and child-friendly setup
- Formal interagency agreements in the best interests of the child
How we can help
Courses and training
The Competence Centre at the PROMISE Barnahus Network can support your work on getting to yes through a variety of training, courses, and other interventions. Details coming soon.
Support desk
The Secretariat of the PROMISE Barnahus Network is the eyes and ears of the Network, and acts as a support desk for Network Members. We stand ready to field your questions and ideas, and to connect you to information and colleagues which might help.