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Center for the Study of Youth & Political Conflict

Each year, hundreds of thousands of adolescents around the world are exposed to or participate in political conflict. Until now, much of the programming on behalf of conflict youth has been based on incomplete science and untested assumptions.

The Center for the Study of Youth and Political Conflict was founded on the belief that much can be done to better understand young people’s experience of political conflict and to strengthen efforts to assist them in leading constructive lives. The Center engages in research, interventions, program evaluations, and dissemination of information about youth and political conflict. The goal of all our work is to provide research-based information for practitioners and policy-makers who seek to address the needs of this unique population.

In Memorium Ed Cairns The Center notes with great sadness the passing of Ed Cairns on February 17, 2012 from an automobile accident. Ed was largely responsible for inspiring the careful study of children and youth who live with political conflict, and was a leader in this effort as well as in peace studies for decades . He was a key advisor to the Center, counseling us during its formation and throughout our initiatives. We miss him deeply.

New :

• "Ready for the World" Refugee Partnership brings community engagement award to UT. Click here for more details.

• Follow the progress on the PAL project with weekly blog postings from Center staff.

• The Middle East is in the midst of an epic set of revolutions. Follow the news from Egypt with daily blogs posted by Dr. Brian Barber.

Students: Get Involved!

Opportunities are available for student internships, research and service learning.

Internships:      
Contact Carolyn Spellings at cturnley@utk.edu

Research:         
Contact Professor Brian Barber at bkbarber@utk.edu

Service Learning:
Contact Professor Denise Bates at dbates2@utk.edu

 

CPC Membership

Since 2008 the Center has been a member of the Care and Protection of Children in Crisis-Affected Countries (CPC) Network of Columbia University in leading the network’s efforts on behalf of youth and political violence. The Impact of Political Conflict on Youth project is the Center’s contribution to the CPC.  For more information about CPC, please visit  www.cpcnetwork.org/partners.php

 

 

 

Contact Information

Center for the Study of
Youth & Political Conflict
2110 Terrace Avenue
Knoxville, TN 37916

Voice: 865–974–2269
Fax: 865–946–0990
youthconflict@tennessee.edu