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The  Bairns Hoose Standards  require multiagency working and collaboration to create a joined up, trauma sensitive journey for children and...

Traditionally in Scotland and prior to the development of Bairns Hoose there was a well evidenced lack of support for...

The North Strathclyde Partnership was a pilot site for the new Scottish Child Interview Model (SCIM), an evidence-based protocol for...

One of the greatest challenges in realising the vision of Bairns Hoose is that it requires a fundamental reimagining of...

Where there is a suspicion that a child or young person is subject to or at risk of significant harm...

There are excellent resources on all aspects of the Barnahus model, latest research and training opportunities.  European Barnahus Network –...

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We stand up for Scotland's children and we never back down because every childhood matters.

Involvement in the justice system can be a difficult and upsetting experience for children and young people. We work to...

Across the Scottish Government, justice, police, social work, health, child rights and voluntary sector there is a clear commitment to...

Keep up to date with all the latest news and blog articles about the development of Scotland’s first Bairns Hoose.

To build Scotland's first Bairns Hoose that will really help child victims and witnesses to recover and thrive, it is...

Scotland's first Bairns Hoose is based on the internationally renowned Barnahus model. The first Barnahus was established in Iceland in...

Children First believes it is everybody’s responsibility to protect children and keep them safe. We have contributed a range of...

Children First works with children, young people and families in our abuse and trauma recovery services. Our aim is to...