Topics covered

Depending on your exact needs, this course can be given as a one-off or as part of a custom training package, and could cover topics such as:

• The rights of child victims of violence.
• Key safeguards under EU law.
• The importance of – and guidance to – integrated child protection systems and child friendly justice.
• What a child rights based approach implies for the design of Barnahus and for individual practitioners.
• The legal provisions which shape Barnahus practice.
• How these laws influence practice, so practitioners learn to spot issues that are influenced by the law.
• How to fulfil the rights of child victims of violence in day to day practice in the Barnahus.
• How the law affects specific aspects of practice, for example, providing information to and hearing the views of the child on the process, individual assessments, protection from secondary traumatisation, support and assistance for the child.
• How particular procedural safeguards are fulfilled through specific practices in Barnahus. For example, in investigative interviews:
  • providing information to and hearing the views of the child on the process,
  • conducting, contributing to or using individual assessments,
  • protection from secondary traumatisation,
  • support and assistance for the child.

Target Audience

Professionals involved in Barnahus models.  This may include Barnahus staff, law enforcement, social professionals, legal professionals, therapists, health professionals.

Cost

Variable. Often covered in part by project or other funding. 

In most cases, our fee per day per expert is 500 EUR, plus travel and accommodation, or per diem, if relevant. We will work with you to design something to fit your budget.

Barnahus Network Members have subsidised or – when possible – free access to this type of support. 

Eligibility

Our trainings are exclusively for organisations who have a role in Barnahus, either in setting one up or providing services. Network Members have priority access.

Individuals with a special role relating to Barnahus may be eligible on a case-by-case basis. We work with the Barnahus Network member from your country to assess your eligibility.

Additional eligibility requirements apply depending on the course.

Registration

Email network AT barnahus.eu to let us know:

• how many trainees you have who need this training in the context of Barnahus;
• by when you would like to have been trained;
• if you have funding to fast track the training, or want to be added to a waitlist.