Greater network map

Our greater network map represents our best understanding to dates of country progress to commit to and implement the Barnahus Quality Standards in their national settings. Map data is usually updated a few times per year. 

The Barnahus Network does not endorse of any one service or approach as meeting the PROMISE Barnahus Quality Standards. Rather, membership in the Network is a commitment to work to progressively meet the Standards with support from peers from around Europe. 

Background

The founders of the Barnahus Network, representing 13 countries, signed the statutes formalising the network in November 2019 in Helsinki. Since then, the network has grown to represent 43 organisations and individuals in 27 countries (as of April 2024). Many additional countries have expressed great interest to join.

The Barnahus Network is a hub for international exchange and cooperation promoting the Barnahus model as a standard practice in Europe for providing child victims and witnesses of violence with rapid access to justice in care.

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