Genocide and the plight of children in Rwanda

Article Abstract:

The genocidal campaign in Rwanda has had a disastrous impact on children. More than 100,000 were orphaned or separated from their parents. Survivors are deeply traumatized from the violence they suffered or witnessed and from grief. Children have also suffered the most from malnutrition and diarrheal illnesses in refugee camps. Organizations are trying to match children with missing relatives, but the task is Herculean. Orphanages have been set up, but crowding and lack of individual attention also pose risks to physical and psychological health. Rwanda desperately needs assistance from the international community.

Social aspects, Planning, Rwanda, Genocide, Child health services

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Child maltreatment in enlisted soldiers' families during combat-related deployment

Article Abstract:

A study to examine the association between combat-related deployment and rates of child maltreatment in the U.S. army is conducted. Results revealed that the rates of maltreatment are greater when the soldiers are on combat-deployments.

United States, Children, Family, American soldiers, Clinical report

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