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Collaborating Against Child Abuse : Exploring the Nordic Barnahus Model

Johansson, Susanna LU ; Stefansen, Kari ; Bakketeig, Elisiv and Kaldal, Anna (2017)
Abstract
This edited collection explores the background and implementation of the Nordic Barnahus (or 'Children's House') model - recognised as one of the most important reforms related to children who are the victims of crime in the Nordic region. This book discusses both its potential to affect change and the challenges facing it. The model was introduced as a response to a growing recognition of the need for more integrated and child-centred services for children exposed to violence and sexual abuse. In the Barnahus structure, different professions work together to ensure that victimized children receive help and treatment and that their legal rights are met. This original study is organised in four broad themes: child-friendliness, support and... (More)
This edited collection explores the background and implementation of the Nordic Barnahus (or 'Children's House') model - recognised as one of the most important reforms related to children who are the victims of crime in the Nordic region. This book discusses both its potential to affect change and the challenges facing it. The model was introduced as a response to a growing recognition of the need for more integrated and child-centred services for children exposed to violence and sexual abuse. In the Barnahus structure, different professions work together to ensure that victimized children receive help and treatment and that their legal rights are met. This original study is organised in four broad themes: child-friendliness, support and treatment; the forensic child investigative interview; children's rights perspectives; and interagency collaboration and professional autonomy. Each themed section includes in-depth chapters from different Nordic countries, outlining and analysing the practice and outcomes of the collaborative work engaged in by Barnahus from different perspectives. The introductory and concluding chapters offer a comparative lens useful for policy and practice implementation within the Nordic welfare state context and beyond, ensuring this book has global academic and practical appeal. (Less)
Abstract (Swedish)
This edited collection explores the background and implementation of the Nordic Barnahus (or 'Children's House') model - recognised as one of the most important reforms related to children who are the victims of crime in the Nordic region. This book discusses both its potential to affect change and the challenges facing it. The model was introduced as a response to a growing recognition of the need for more integrated and child-centred services for children exposed to violence and sexual abuse. In the Barnahus structure, different professions work together to ensure that victimized children receive help and treatment and that their legal rights are met. This original study is organised in four broad themes: child-friendliness, support and... (More)
This edited collection explores the background and implementation of the Nordic Barnahus (or 'Children's House') model - recognised as one of the most important reforms related to children who are the victims of crime in the Nordic region. This book discusses both its potential to affect change and the challenges facing it. The model was introduced as a response to a growing recognition of the need for more integrated and child-centred services for children exposed to violence and sexual abuse. In the Barnahus structure, different professions work together to ensure that victimized children receive help and treatment and that their legal rights are met. This original study is organised in four broad themes: child-friendliness, support and treatment; the forensic child investigative interview; children's rights perspectives; and interagency collaboration and professional autonomy. Each themed section includes in-depth chapters from different Nordic countries, outlining and analysing the practice and outcomes of the collaborative work engaged in by Barnahus from different perspectives. The introductory and concluding chapters offer a comparative lens useful for policy and practice implementation within the Nordic welfare state context and beyond, ensuring this book has global academic and practical appeal. (Less)
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LU ; Stefansen, Kari ; Bakketeig, Elisiv and Kaldal, Anna
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published
subject
keywords
Barnahus (Children's house), Nordic, Scandinavia, Child protection, multi-agency work, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Council of Europe, Children, young people, Policy, Practice, Open access, Barnahus (Children's house), Nordic, Scandinavia, Child protection, multi-agency work, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Council of Europe, Children, young people, Policy, Practice, Open Access
edition
1
pages
384 pages
publisher
Palgrave Macmillan
external identifiers
  • scopus:85042763356
ISBN
978-3-319-58387-7
978-3-319-58388-4
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-58388-4
project
Samverkan i barnahus. En komparativ studie av barnahusmodellens spridning och styrning i Norden
language
English
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yes
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05a0a13c-607d-4b0e-8cd4-f0ea3bd88df2
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https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-3-319-58388-4
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2017-10-25 10:53:06
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2024-06-10 02:05:22
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