Publication - Factsheet
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.
Scope of access
Scottish Ministers have agreed the scope of access to Bairns’ Hoose, recognising that Bairns’ Hoose is an evolving policy context. We aim to include:
- all children under the age of 18 in Scotland who may have been victims or witnesses of abuse or violence, which has caused, or is likely to cause, significant harm
- all children under the age of criminal responsibility (ACR) whose behaviour may have caused, or risked causing, serious harm or abuse
Contact
Email: bairnshoose@gov.scot