Neil Boothby and Michael Wessells, members of the Center's Board of Advisors, along with Alison Strang, have edited a collection of essays from a psychological and social ecological perspective on the experiences of children in war titled A World Turned Upside Down.

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In a forthcoming article in the International Journal of Behavioral Development, Center director Brian Barber provides an overview of the Adolescents and Political Violence Project which provided insight into the complexities of youth and political violence.

Michael Wessells, Center board member, chronicles in his new book the lives of the 300,000 child soldiers around the world, providing an arresting challenge to the

often stereotypical of notions of them as predators or a lost generation. Wessells movingly reveals the particular dangers they face from pregnancy, childbirth complications, and the rejection they and their babies encounter in their local contexts.

 

 

 

 

 

Center Hosts Conversation with Ishmael Beah and Alusine Kamara

Brian Barber, Ishamel Beah, & Alusine Kamara

KNOXVILLE, TN - On the evening of November 19, 2007, the Center played host to a very special event. Author and activist Ishmael Beah and rehabilitation nurse and one-time mentor to Beah, Alusine Kamara, were formally reunited for the first time to discuss their experiences with war and recovery, and to reflect on their own extraordinary relationship. This unique event was hosted by Center director Brian Barber and drew an estimated 1000 attendees from both the UT campus and from the local community. It was also announced that Ishmeal Beah and Alusine Kamara have agreed to join the Center's Board of Advisors. The Center is thrilled to have these two dynamic advocates for youth as integral members of the Center efforts. Webcast of event can be found here _____________________________ Position Announcement KNOXVILLE, TN - The Center for the Study of Youth and Political Violence at the University of Tennessee (http://youthviolence.tennessee.edu) is seeking to fill a 9-month, tenure-track position. The central purpose of the Center is to become an authoritative source for the integration of research and applied efforts (i.e., policy, programming, clinical practice, etc.) on behalf of youth globally who experience and participate in political conflict. For full description, click here.