Transforming societies after political violence: truth, reconciliation, and mental health

Transforming Societies after Political Violence explores the relationship between the individual and the political and social contexts in which victims or survivors of violence find themselves. The book delves into the complex interplay between individual psychological processes and macro-political interventions such as truth commissions. During times of political transition, it is vital that there exists a bridge between what takes place at the national or political level and the personal experience of the victim or survivor of political violence. This is where the work in and around transitional justice processes – undertaken by policymakers, survivors themselves, and those working to assist or support them – can be of great benefit. Examines the relationship and interplay between transitional justice, peace psychology, and trauma Looks at howpolitical processes and individual trauma have intersected to become a subject of increasing relevance in the field of psychosocial studies Emphasizes intothe necessity of meeting the needs of victims of violence and the process of giving public witness to individual hardship INDICE: Looking back, moving forward.- Miracles, trauma, and the truth commission.- A tidal wave of emotion.- A place for healing.- Ambivalence and closure.- Reparations and paying for the past.- Doing justice.- Assessing truth and reconciliation.- Truth telling and violence prevention.- Transforming transitional societies.

• ISBN: 978-0-387-89426-3
• Editorial: Springer
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 265
• Fecha Publicación: 01/06/2009
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés