Bairns' Hoose - Scottish Barnahus: vision, principles and approach
Sets out the vision of how Barnahus should be implemented in Scotland, the principles which should underpin the model and our approach to its practical implementation.
Overall vision
Bairns’ Hoose is a transformational, whole-system approach which aims to deliver child focused services, supporting the recovery of children, and their families from trauma and harm.
The overall vision of Bairns’ Hoose is that all children in Scotland who have been victims or witnesses of abuse or violence which has caused, or is likely to cause, significant harm will have access to trauma-informed recovery, support and justice.
Bairns’ Hoose will also ensure that any child under the age of criminal responsibility whose behaviour may have caused serious harm or abuse will have access to trauma-informed, needs-focused support and recovery.
Bairns’ Hoose will be delivered as part of trauma informed and responsive systems, by organisations and workforces that recognise the impacts of psychological trauma and respond in ways that prevent further harm and support recovery. We believe that appropriate trauma-informed services and support should be available to any child who requires this.
Contact
Email: bairnshoose@gov.scot