Multidisciplinary and intersectoral model of intervention for a coordinated and effective response to the needs of children, victims of domestic violence

We have been able to develop an interview protocol, i.e. a standard work procedure for all professionals who use the technique of interviewing/ hearing the minor in order to obtain information. This protocol has been developed with the support of experts and has as a model the “NICHD International Evidence-Based Investigative Interviewing of Children”. This tool helps the case manager (psychologist or social assistant) to obtain quality information from the child who has been a victim of domestic violence in order to identify his/her needs accurately and to establish an appropriate intervention plan. The implementation of the “Interview Protocol” leads to an effective interview/ hearing centered on the interest of the child who has been a victim of violence and respect of his/her rights. We have also tested the joint hearing by the police/ prosecutor and psychologist/ case manager in Child Protection, an innovative national solution that reduces the length of the interview/ hearing and the prompt access to the needed social services.

Executive AgencyNongovernmental Organizations for Children Federation (FONPC)PartnersNational Authority for Protection of Child's Rights and Adoption (ANPDCA) | General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection Cluj | General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection Dolj | Terre des hommes Foundation | International Foundation for Child and Family "Dr. Alexandra Zugravescu" | Women Against ViolenceAssociation - ArtemisContract NumberCSS 44ComponentSocialCountyBucharestImplementation areaNationalThematic areaPublic PolicyImplementation period15.01.2016 – 14.05.2017Budget of the project (CHF)130,277Swiss Contribution (CHF)116,335Project websiteN/AExecutive Agency websitewww.fonpc.ro