МОДЕЛЬ «БАРНАХУС»: ПРИКЛАД ІННОВАЦІЙНОЇ ЕВОЛЮЦІЇ НА КОРИСТЬ ПРАВ ДИТИНИ ПІД ЧАС РОЗСЛІДУВАННЯ КРИМІНАЛЬНИХ ПРАВОПОРУШЕНЬ

This paper addresses the issues related to highlighting the problems that arise when protecting children who have suffered or witnessed violence, as well as providing them with social and psychological support in the justice process. The author emphasises the need to engage highly qualified professionals when implementing the Barnahus pilot project in Ukrainian cities. The factors that contribute to the resolution of current obstacles in creating a child-friendly environment for child victims of violence, in which they are not only considered victims, but where they can feel safe, especially in today's environment, are considered. Translated with DeepL.com (free version) The article describes the Council of Europe's strategy for the rights of the child for 2022-2027, entitled "Children's rights in action: from sustainable implementation to joint innovation", which defines six strategic objectives aimed at addressing new problem areas. The activities of the pilot project "Safety Educator" and current legislative initiatives aimed at changing approaches and the dynamics of implementing new successful projects and methods of protecting children's rights are analysed, and attention is focused on the need to improve the professional approach of specialists when establishing contact with a child. The expediency of conducting a medical examination of a child immediately at the scene of the incident using methods suitable for children, with the involvement of medical professionals, and the initiative to form a register of psychologists for the needs of effective interaction with child victims of violence in accordance with the "Order of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 18 December 2018 No. 1027-r 'On Approval of the National Strategy for Reforming the Justice System for Children for the Period up to 2023'". It is proposed to study in detail the results of the Bamahus model in European countries, as well as to ensure that the interview with the child victim is conducted as early as possible and at the appropriate time by professionals who have undergone special training, and the need to further increase the number of Barnahus child support centres in Ukraine is identified. The author discusses the effectiveness of Bamahus centres, which bring together a number of professionals under one roof, including social workers, psychologists, medical professionals and law enforcement officials. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]