Reintegration of child soldiers in Burundi: a tracer study.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
BACKGROUND: Substantial attention and resources are aimed at the reintegration of child soldiers, yet rigorous evaluations are rare. METHODS: This tracer study was conducted among former child soldiers (N=452) and never-recruited peers (N=191) who participated in an economic support program in Burundi. Socio-economic outcome indicators were measured retrospectively for the period before receiving support (T1; 2005-06); immediately afterwards (T2; 2006-07); and at present (T3; 2010). Participants also rated present functional impairment and mental health indicators. RESULTS: Participants reported improvement on all indicators, especially economic opportunity and social integration. At present no difference existed between both groups on any of the outcome indicators. Socio-economic functioning was negatively related with depression- and, health complaints and positively with intervention satisfaction. CONCLUSION: The present study demonstrates promising reintegration trajectories of former child soldiers after participating in a support program.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Jordans, MJD; Komproe, IH; Tol, WA; Ndayisaba, A; Nisabwe, T; Kohrt, BA
Published Date
- October 25, 2012
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 12 /
Start / End Page
- 905 -
PubMed ID
- 23095403
Pubmed Central ID
- PMC3490716
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1471-2458
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1186/1471-2458-12-905
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- England