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Those working to help traumatised children in Ukraine are themselves in great need of support. Barnafrid at LiU, has been commissioned by the government to assist with working procedures and methods.

Only half of 34 surveyed European countries have national guidelines on how to provide health care and treatment to children who have been subjected to sexual abuse. This is shown in a study led by researchers at Barnafrid at Linköping University.

Crises and emergencies are known risk factors for children’s health and wellbeing. To curb this there must be an impact assessment that clarifies risks and establishes preventive measures from a child’s perspective.