Children of ISIS: considerations regarding trauma, treatment and risk
| Autor: | Nathan Brooks, Briar Jacobson-Lang, Vaishnavi Honnavalli |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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Child abuse
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| Zdroj: | Psychiatr Psychol Law |
| ISSN: | 1934-1687 1321-8719 |
| Popis: | The rise of the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) brought with it a new wave of child soldier. This was characterised by media and propaganda circulating of children as young as four being exposed to detonators and rifles, along with perpetrating acts of violence. However, since the dismantling of ISIS, many of these children are now returning home to countries such as Australia and those in the United Kingdom and Europe; having been exposed to extremist Islamic ideology, radicalisation, and psychological and physical abuse. This review highlights that the trauma experienced by the child soldiers increases the possibility of symptomology associated with depression, anxiety, and externalising problems. Due to the complex and prolonged exposure to trauma, Developmental Trauma Disorder (DTD) is considered. Alongside mental health symptomology, psychometric risk assessment tools are examined, and suitable psychological services are discussed as possible interventions and support systems for children. |
| Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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