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Youth in Post-Conflict Settings: Toward Healing, Justice, and Development

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October 30, 2009, from 9:30am to 4:30pm
George Mason University, Fairfax Campus
Research I, Room 163

In celebration of the 5-Year Anniversary of ICAR’s Undergraduate Program, a conference will convene to discuss the plights and prospects of youth in post-conflict settings. Much of the literature on activities required to build peace and justice in post-conflict settings explores adult needs and involvement. We turn our attention to young people specifically with the knowledge that their experiences and interests differ significantly from those of adults. Presenters will discuss recent research and activities in a wide range of post-conflict settings and will center their remarks on the challenges facing youth in three broad areas that warrant attention: healing, justice, and development.

With these imperatives in mind, presenters will explore efforts to address the needs and interests of youth with respect to education, employment, trauma, economic reconstruction, transitional justice, civic participation, and health in post-conflict settings. Each panelist will be asked to reflect on how youth in particular are affected by conflict and how best to engage them in activities that will lead toward healing, justice, and development. In many post-conflict settings, youth will be a key constituency to involve in the projects of preventing future violence, effectively addressing the root causes of conflict, rebuilding after conflict, and as peacebuilders. We offer this conference in order to discuss the roles they have played and how to further increase their agency in these key areas. We are also interested in the roles that university students in the United States might play in advancing youth participation. The final session of the conference will explore youth-focused programs in post-conflict settings and will include a facilitated, brainstorming session about future directions in research and practice.

The conference will be held on Friday, October 30th, on the Fairfax campus. The schedule is as follows:

9:30am     Introduction
10:00am   Panel Discussion: Experiences of Youth in Post-Conflict Settings.
Panelists include Sandy Cheldelin, Leslie Dwyer, Benjamin Gaylord, Susan Hirsch, Patricia Maulden, Krista Rigalo, Agnieszka Paczynska, and Carlos Sluzki
12:30pm   Lunch
1:45pm     Keynote Speaker: Helena Cobban
2:45pm     Panel Discussion: Ways Forward in Research and Programming
3:15pm     Breakout Sessions
4:15pm     Closing Remarks

Sponsored by ICAR, Point of View, and the TTJ Working Group

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ICAR Presents Youth in Post-Conflict Settings: Toward Healing, Justice, and Development October 30, 2009, from 9:30am to 4:30pm George Mason University, Fairfax Campus Research I, Room 163 In celebration of the 5-Year Anniversary of ICAR’s Undergraduate Program, a conference will convene to discuss the plights and prospects of youth in post-conflict settings. Much of the literature on activities required to build peace and justice in post-conflict settings explores adult needs and involvement. We turn our attention to young people specifically with the knowledge that their experiences and interests differ significantly from those of adults. Presenters will discuss recent research and activities in a wide range of post-conflict settings and will center their remarks on the challenges facing youth in three broad areas that warrant attention: healing, justice, and development. With these imperatives in mind, presenters will explore efforts to address the needs and interests of youth with respect to education, employment, trauma, economic reconstruction, transitional justice, civic participation, and health in post-conflict settings. Each panelist will be asked to reflect on how youth in particular are affected by conflict and how best to engage them in activities that will lead toward healing, justice, and development. In many post-conflict settings, youth will be a key constituency to involve in the projects of preventing future violence, effectively addressing the root causes of conflict, rebuilding after conflict, and as peacebuilders. We offer this conference in order to discuss the roles they have played and how to further increase their agency in these key areas. We are also interested in the roles that university students in the United States might play in advancing youth participation. The final session of the conference will explore youth-focused programs in post-conflict settings and will include a facilitated, brainstorming session about future directions in research and practice. The conference will be held on Friday, October 30th, on the Fairfax campus. The schedule is as follows: 9:30am Introduction 10:00am Panel Discussion: Experiences of Youth in Post-Conflict Settings. Panelists include Sandy Cheldelin, Leslie Dwyer, Benjamin Gaylord, Susan Hirsch, Patricia Maulden, Krista Rigalo, Agnieszka Paczynska, and Carlos Sluzki 12:30pm Lunch 1:45pm Keynote Speaker: Helena Cobban 2:45pm Panel Discussion: Ways Forward in Research and Programming 3:15pm Breakout Sessions 4:15pm Closing Remarks *Sponsored by ICAR, Point of View, and the TTJ Working Group* Click here to view the event flyer ICAR Events ICAR Event Archives ICAR Alumni Events ICAR Career Services Events Directions and Parking Information		About ICAR Student Information Prospective Students Faculty and Staff Alumni Career Services Academic Programs Library ICAR In The News Events Technology Resources Point Of View Center ICAR Publications Center for World Religions, Diplomacy & Conflict Resolution