About PROMISE

PROMISE II (2017–2019) builds on learning from the first PROMISE project (2015-2017), which supported professionals and officials from more than 11 countries to establish Barnahus or similar institutions. A series of exchange meetings, study visits and capacity building efforts raised the level of knowledge of professionals and officials, who contributed to the development of standards and guidelines.

The PROMISE project also produced a series of resources for officials and practitioners who have an interest in establishing and operating Barnahus. The Barnahus Quality Standards offer ground-breaking guidance and constitute the first attempt to define the principles and good practice standards for services that want to operate according to the Barnahus model. The Standards are currently being translated into several European languages. All versions will be published on the Promise website. The Enabling Child-Sensitive Justice report gives an overview of how the Barnahus model has emerged and gradually expanded in Europe, while the Compendium of Law and  Guidance provides a comprehensive review of international and European law and authoritative guidance concerning the rights of child victims and witnesses. Promoting Progress on Barnahus in Europe guides the development of national and regional advocacy strategies.

The PROMISE project generated huge interest among professionals and authorities. In June 2017, the European Barnahus Movement was launched in the presence of the EU Commissioner for Justice and Consumer Rights, and the UN Special Representative on Violence against Children. The launch of the movement confirmed Barnahus as a good practice, validated the “Barnahus model” as a widely accepted concept, and consolidated the European network of Barnahus staff and other professionals and officials.

This project is funded by the European Union through the Rights, Equality and Citizenship Programme (2014-2020). The project partnership is responsible for this content.