Child-friendly practices: Is it possible? And how?

Introduction. Since XIX Century scientists and practicioners were looking for better protection of children from violence. In 1960th with Dr. H. Kempe new era of battle with child abuse and neglect was started, and the system... [ view full abstract ]

Introduction.
Since XIX Century scientists and practicioners were looking for better protection of children from violence. In 1960th with Dr. H. Kempe new era of battle with child abuse and neglect was started, and the system based on multidisciplinary cooperation in the best interest of the child was in effect in 1985 in frames of CAC Model.

Description of the Best Practice.
Before praparing an innovation, we outline existing evidence-based, successful, and innovative models for providing support for child-survivors of abuse in some indicative countries such as the USA, Iceland, Lithuania, and Belarus. As a content designed for professionals with an understanding of the basic dynamics of child abuse, this presentation offers a brief introduction on the topic of child abuse, description of evidence based models for prevention and intervention of child abuse in support children who have been exposed to violence and their families. Lessons learned from the implementation of evidence-based models, and future of innovation in the area of protection children from abuse are explored with an emphasis on European regional implementation efforts. An international team of widely known authors offer an audience analyses of existing models and suggestions for building systems responses based on a solid foundation of effective and trauma-informed outreach to child victims. The presentation is an advanced knowledge developed for interdisciplinary professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Human and Social Services and Medical/Public Health Treatment, Advocacy and Survivor communities, the international and local donor community, and local, national and regional policy makers.
Conclusion
Since 1985 the system of multidisciplinary response to child maltreatment is under developement into new models keeping the same solid evidence-based foundation - CAC/Barnahus Model turned into new, more advanced form such as the United Child Protection Model, bright future belongs to, until global mission to end child abuse completed.