Children and young people in the justice system will soon be able to benefit from coordinated, comprehensive support under one roof thanks to a £6 million investment in setting up Bairns’ Hoose test sites.
Children and young people in the justice system will soon be able to benefit from coordinated, comprehensive support under one roof thanks to a £6 million investment in setting up Bairns’ Hoose test sites.
A key action from The Promise, the creation of Bairns’ Hoose test sites will ensure a range of trauma-informed support is available to child victims and witnesses, aiming to improve their experience of the justice system and reduce stress when recounting their experiences.
Healthcare including therapeutic support, child protection, recovery and justice services will be available at Bairns’ Hoose such as:
Children below the age of criminal responsibility, whose behaviour has caused harm, will also have access to Bairns’ Hoose.
Local authorities, health boards, police and third sector organisations will be required to partner together to apply for a share of the £6 million fund in 2023-24 – with further investment proposed in the future. Five multi-agency test sites are expected to be created with learning from the sites providing a blueprint for a full pilot of Bairns’ Hoose in 2025.
Project Plan Progress Report and Pathfinder Delivery Plan
Bairns’ Hoose Project Plan Progress Report and Pathfinder Delivery Plan (2023 – 25)
Bairns’ Hoose – Children and Young People Participation and Engagement Plan