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This study was conducted to estimate prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) among female Somalis in Ethiopian refugee camps and host communities, compare prevalence in camps and communities, and compare prevalence in flight and in... more
This study was conducted to estimate prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) among female Somalis in Ethiopian refugee camps and host communities, compare prevalence in camps and communities, and compare prevalence in flight and in camp. Systematic random sampling was used to select households in Awbare camp (n = 85), Awbare town (n = 76), and Kebribeyah camp (n = 83). GBV was common and overwhelmingly domestic. Prevalence was higher in Awbare town than Kebribeyah camp. Women were at increased risk of GBV in camp compared with in flight. The domestic nature of GBV in humanitarian settings requires attention. Assumptions about violence in humanitarian settings should be further tested.
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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,... more
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 ...
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Research Interests: Program Evaluation, Mental Health, Child Welfare, Family, Torture, and 23 moreMozambique, Social Support, Qualitative Research, Adolescent, Social Responsibility, War, Humans, Child, Global Public Health, Socially-responsible Investing, Child Abuse, Male, Child Psychology, Child and Adolescent Psychology, Data Collection, Self Concept, Social Functioning, Longitudinal Studies, Lessons Learned, Public health systems and services research, Rehabilitation Centers, Military Personnel, and Life Change Events
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Children outside of family care face increased risk of threats to their well-being, have lower educational achievement, and experience adverse developmental outcomes. While it is generally accepted that early response and intervention is... more
Children outside of family care face increased risk of threats to their well-being, have lower educational achievement, and experience adverse developmental outcomes. While it is generally accepted that early response and intervention is critical to reducing the risk of harm for children who have been separated from their families, it is not always clear what the most effective early response strategies are for assessing and addressing their immediate needs. The purpose of this review was to identify evidence-based early response strategies and interventions for improving the outcomes of children outside of family care, including children of and on the street, institutionalized children, trafficked children, children affected by conflict and disaster, and who are exploited for their labor. A multi-phased, systematic evidence review was conducted on peer-reviewed and gray literature, which yielded a total of 101 documents that met the inclusion criteria and were reviewed. Overall the...
Research Interests: Program Evaluation, Psychology, Social Work, Assessment, Child abuse and neglect, and 17 moreEvidence Based Practice, Child Welfare, Risk, Evidence, Prevention, War, Emergency Medical Services, Humans, Child, Needs Assessment, Child Abuse, Intervention, Emergency, Vulnerable Populations, Systems Approach, Placement, and Public Policy
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This article describes a participative ranking methodology for identifying local understanding of reintegration and adjustment of potential value in programme planning and evaluation. It was applied in the specific context of girls... more
This article describes a participative ranking methodology for identifying local understanding of reintegration and adjustment of potential value in programme planning and evaluation. It was applied in the specific context of girls formerly associated with ...
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This article looks at the experiences of children in war from a psychosocial and social ecologic perspective. In contrast to clinical approaches, it offers a conceptualization of how the impacts of political violence and war are socially... more
This article looks at the experiences of children in war from a psychosocial and social ecologic perspective. In contrast to clinical approaches, it offers a conceptualization of how the impacts of political violence and war are socially mediated. It suggests that psychologic assistance to war-affected children often occurs not through the provision of therapy by outsiders but via support from insiders.
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Research Interests: Information Systems, Psychology, Social Work, Information Management, Child abuse and neglect, and 16 moreFocus Groups, Parenting, Child Welfare, United Nations, Indonesia, Interviews, Humans, Child, Program Development, Case Study, Intervention, Data Collection, System Development, Surveillance System, Public Policy, and Information System
Contributors LS (ls2302{at}columbia.edu) participated in conceptualization, study design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, initial drafting of the paper, and final review and amendment of the manuscript. She had full... more
Contributors LS (ls2302{at}columbia.edu) participated in conceptualization, study design, data collection, data analysis, data interpretation, initial drafting of the paper, and final review and amendment of the manuscript. She had full access to all of the data in the study and takes ...
Research Interests: Human Geography, Epidemiology, Violence, Sexual Abuse, Uganda, and 15 moreViolence Against Women, War, Intimate Partner Violence, Gender based violence, Humans, Human right, Female, Incidence, Family Relations, Adult, Random sampling, Public health systems and services research, Sexual Partners, Sexual and Gender Based Violence, and Neighborhood Method
Background: Children in northern Uganda have undergone significant psychosocial stress during the region's lengthy conflict. A Psychosocial Structured Activities (PSSA) program was implemented in 21 schools identified as amongst... more
Background: Children in northern Uganda have undergone significant psychosocial stress during the region's lengthy conflict. A Psychosocial Structured Activities (PSSA) program was implemented in 21 schools identified as amongst those most severely affected by conflict-induced ...
Research Interests: Program Evaluation, Psychology, Cognitive Science, Evaluation Research, Children and Families, and 18 moreEducational evaluation, Uganda, Social Support, Children and Youth, Intergroup Conflict (Psychology), Psychosocial Research, Schools, Psychosocial Studies, Child Behavior, Adolescent and Young Adult Psychosocial Development, Humans, Child, Female, Male, Follow-up studies, northern Uganda, Clinical Sciences, and Parents
Thirty specialists in humanitarian work supporting the care and protection of children in crisis settings completed a 3-phase Delphi consultation. Proposals of best practice were elicited, reviewed, and rated by participants. A high level... more
Thirty specialists in humanitarian work supporting the care and protection of children in crisis settings completed a 3-phase Delphi consultation. Proposals of best practice were elicited, reviewed, and rated by participants. A high level of consensus support was reached for 55 statements. These statements emphasized utilization of existing resources, participation, and inclusivity. The influences of resilience theory, social ecology, and cultural sensitivity were clearly evident. The utilization of developmental theory could be strengthened in relation to more differentiated understanding of the operation of protective influences and conceptualization of such influences in terms of ‘‘adaptive systems.’’ Wider research engagement by development scientists in diverse cultural settings and clear formulation of findings for practitioners and policy makers would further support evidence-based humanitarian practice.