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   2006| September-December  | Volume 4 | Issue 3  
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FIELD REPORTS
The Nonviolent Peaceforce in Sri Lanka: methods and impact (September 2003-January 2006)
Ellen Furnari
September-December 2006, 4(3):260-268
Since 2003 the Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) in Sri Lanka has aimed to increase the safety of civilians in Sri Lanka so that they can contribute to a lasting peace that includes a sense of justice. The NP has effectively assisted people to move to safer places, and supported people in interactions with authorities. The NP has also contributed to defusing ongoing violence and preventing further violence within specific situations. In addition, the NP has helped to mobilize other national non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) to contribute to peace and non-violence efforts, and supports local leaders to engage in peaceful efforts to resolve conflict and prevent violence.
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ARTICLES
Introduction
van der Veer Guus
September-December 2006, 4(3):0-0
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Resumenes en Español

September-December 2006, 4(3):287-289
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ARTICLES
The reintegration of teenage girls and young women
Irma Specht, Larry Attree
September-December 2006, 4(3):219-228
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The disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers: social and psychological transformation in Sierra Leone
John Williamson
September-December 2006, 4(3):185-205
This article gives an overview of the processes of disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of child soldiers in Sierra Leone. In contrast to many other situations, in Sierra Leone there has been an effective, integrated response involving a large number of civil society organizations and committees as well as the government. Nine areas of intervention were identified as having contributed to successful family and community reintegration: community sensitization, formal disarmament and demobilization, a period of transition in an Interim Care Centre, tracing and family mediation, family reunification, traditional cleansing and healing ceremonies and religious support, school or skills training, ongoing access to health care for those in school or training, and individual supportive counselling, facilitation and encouragement. Most children who have been demobilized appear to be doing as well as other children in their community.
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Reintegration of former child soldiers in northern Uganda: coming to terms with children's agency and accountability
Grace Akello, Annemiek Richters, Ria Reis
September-December 2006, 4(3):229-243
Reintegration processes of formerly abducted children have yielded limited success in northern Uganda. The article seeks answers to the question why reintegration processes in the area have failed. The approach of one Christian non-governmental organization towards reintegration is compared with the ideas and strategies of formerly abducted child soldiers and people in their communities on how best to deal with their violent past.
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FIELD REPORTS
Mental health in Africa: time for action. Report of the annual conference of the Association of African Psychiatrists & Allied Health Professions, April 24-25 2006, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Peter Ventevogel
September-December 2006, 4(3):272-274
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Summaries in Arabic

September-December 2006, 4(3):279-280
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ARTICLES
What happens when child soldiers grow up? The Mozambique case study
Neil Boothby
September-December 2006, 4(3):244-259
This article offers findings on the first longitudinal study of life outcomes for former child soldiers. Between 1988 and 2004, information was prospectively collected on 39 male former child soldiers in Mozambique. The data show that, after 16 years, the vast majority of this group of former child soldiers have become productive, capable and caring adults. At the same time, none of them are truly free from their pasts. They all struggle with psychological distress connected to their experiences as child soldiers, and rely solely on themselves, families and friends for comfort and support when they get in psychological trouble. The study also identified specific interventions that were important to enable these former child soldiers a substantial recovery and reintegration. Apprenticeships, as well as community sensitization campaigns, community works projects and outward support of traditional community rites were some of the most important activities related to the successful recovery of many of the former child soldiers.
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Summaries in Tamil

September-December 2006, 4(3):290-292
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FIELD REPORTS
Internet resources on child soldiers & psychosocial issues
Peter Ventevogel
September-December 2006, 4(3):269-271
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Summaries in Sinhala

September-December 2006, 4(3):284-286
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ARTICLES
Cleansing the wounds of war: an examination of traditional healing, psychosocial health and reintegration in Sierra Leone
Lindsay Stark
September-December 2006, 4(3):206-218
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Résumés en Français

September-December 2006, 4(3):281-283
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REVIEWS
Israel Journal of Psychiatry (Vol. 42, Number 2, 2005) Special Issue on Mental Health Issues in Arab Society
Lansen Johan
September-December 2006, 4(3):0-0
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Promoting the Psychosocial Well Being of Children Following War and Terrorism (2005). Edited by Matthew J. Friedman and Ancia Mikus-Kos, Amsterdam: IOS Press
Reiffers Relinde
September-December 2006, 4(3):0-0
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September-December 2006, 4(3):287-289
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