LASTA-screening model as a tool for clarifying criminal suspicions of violence against children

Suspicion of violence against a child is a situation that requires multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral cooperation. LASTA-screening model was created in Finland to address these needs and to advance multidisciplinary cooperation and is a part of tracing out criminal suspicions of violence against children. Purpose of the model is to ensure the information exchange and multidisciplinary cooperation between authorities and to further care and support of the children.

This project depicts the current state of LASTA-screening model, assesses its effectiveness on the length of preliminary investigation in criminal suspicion regarding violence against children. The project also examines the practicality of the model as a tool for multidisciplinary cooperation by considering experiences of the professionals working with the LASTA-screening model.