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Standing up a Barnahus in Catalonia: A simulation-based training program to avoid secondary victimization in the assessment and treatment of child sexual abuse.
BARNAHUS
MODEL
"The Barnahus model takes into account the entire process from the child’s perspective, from violence detection to the recovery of the victim."
- The PROMISE Project
STEPS is a holistic, multi-agency, educational and training project, which aims to have skilled and coordinated professionals with expert knowledge in evaluation and intervention with child victims.
Necessity
The STEPS project aims to create and implement an educational and training program based on simulation and evidence-based practice. Its main objective is to help professionals develop abilities and capabilities to work within the Barnahus model.
The purpose is for professionals to acquire comprehensive knowledge that allows them to prevent secondary victimization of children developing a rigorous and accurate intervention.
The purpose is for professionals to acquire comprehensive knowledge that allows them to prevent secondary victimization of children developing a rigorous and accurate intervention.
Outcome
Two different training courses: a general education course on child sexual victimization, the Barnahus model and secondary victimization; and three specific courses on medical and psychological forensic assessment, as well as clinical intervention with child victims.
An evidence-based guide for those who want to implement a training program on the essential knowledge and skills for professionals working within the Barnahus model.
General course in sexual victimization, Barnahus model, secondary victimization
Specialized training courses in assessment and intervention with child victims
Evidence-based guide with detailed training program
An evidence-based guide for those who want to implement a training program on the essential knowledge and skills for professionals working within the Barnahus model.
Method of implementation
Simulation technology
It allows you to recreate scenarios and develop specific skills by immersing and interacting with families and victims in a low-risk scenario.
Professional mentoring
The exchange with experienced professionals and specialists, allow participants learn from this set of knowledge and skills incorporating them into their practice and background.
Specialized training
Intervention of national and international experts in the topics discussed ensures the quality and continuity of the Barnahus model.
Documents and materials
Team
The STEPS project is made up of the University of Barcelona, Save the Children and the Hospital de Sant Joan de Déu.
STEPS receives co-funding from the European Union through the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014-2020) of the European Union.
STEPS, including the relevant partners and/or members, are responsible for the content of this website, which can in no way be taken to reflect the views of the European Commission.