Promise project – launching the European Barnahus movement The Barnahus model: embodying children's rights 14 June 2017, Brussels

Barnahus model and EU law Directive 2011/93/EU Directive 2012/29/EU Directive 2011/36/EU EU law provisions should lead to faster adoption of national measures (transposition time limits in directive), and more homogenous national measures. Implementation is monitored by the Commission and subject to jurisdiction by the European Court of Justice. 14 June 2017, Brussels

Directive 2011/93/EU Directive 2011/93/EU largely based on 2007 Lanzarote Convention. Article 18 general provisions on assistance, support and protection measures for child victims Article 19 Assistance and support to victims Article 20 protection of child victims in criminal investigations and proceedings 14 June 2017, Brussels

Directive 2012/29/EU Article 1 objectives Article 2 right to understand and be understood Article 19 right to avoid contact between victim and offender Article 20 right to protection of victims during criminal proceedings Article 22 individual assessment of victims to identify specific protection needs Article 23 right to protection of victims with specific protection needs during criminal proceedings Article 24 right to protection of child victims during criminal proceedings Article 25 Training of practitioners Article 26 cooperation and coordination of services 14 June 2017, Brussels

Directive 2011/36/EU Article 13 general provisions on assistance, support and protection measures for child victims of trafficking in human beings Article 14 assistance and support to child victims Article 15 protection of child victims of trafficking in human beings in criminal investigations and proceedings Article 16 assistance, support and protection for unaccompanied child victims of trafficking in human beings 14 June 2017, Brussels

10 principles for integrated child protection systems Strengthening child protection systems, 10 principles discussed at the 9th European Forum on the rights of the child: Every child is recognised, respected and protected as a rights holder, with non-negotiable rights to protection. No child is discriminated against. Child protection systems include prevention measures. Families are supported in their role as primary caregiver. 14 June 2017, Brussels

10 principles for integrated child protection systems, cont'd Societies are aware and supportive of the child's right to freedom from all forms of violence. Child protection systems ensure adequate care. Professionals are committed and competent (training and guidance, necessary protocols and processes, inter and multidisciplinary responses to violence against children) Standards, indicators and tools and systems of monitoring and evaluation are in place. Within organisations working directly for and with children, child protection policies and reporting mechanisms are in place. 14 June 2017, Brussels

10 principles for integrated child protection systems, cont'd Child protection systems have transnational and cross-border mechanisms in place. The child has support and protection. Training on identification of risks is delivered to a wide range of people working for and with children (including all teachers, health sector professionals, social workers, etc). There are safe, well-publicised, confidential and accessible reporting mechanisms in place. http://ec.europa.eu/justice/fundamental-rights/files/2015_forum_roc_background_en.pdf 14 June 2017, Brussels

Contact details: Margaret Tuite, Commission coordinator for the rights of the child European Commission DG JUSTICE and CONSUMERS Unit C2 Fundamental rights policy M059 5/80 B-1049 Brussels/Belgium +32 2 2953567 margaret.tuite@ec.europa.eu @MargaretTuite1 Children's rights on Europa: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/fundamental-rights/rights-child/index_en.htm Compilation of EU acquis on rights of the child: http://ec.europa.eu/justice/fundamental-rights/files/acquis_rights_of_child.pdf 14 June 2017, Brussels