Refugees
Below is a list of information currently available from the National Center
for PTSD about trauma and PTSD in the lives of refugees. For more information,
click on the related links and/or search the PILOTS database for a more
complete listing of articles available on this topic.
Fact sheets for the public
Rape of Women in a
War Zone
Summarizes the effects of war-related
rape on women in a war zone, such as in Kosovo and Bosnia
PTSD
in Refugees
Discusses the traumatic
events that refugees face, the difficulties of measuring PTSD in refugees, and
the distinct challenges associated with assessing and treating refugees
Fact sheets for professionals
Mental-Health
Aspects of Prolonged Combat Stress in Civilians
Literature review describing the effects of war and combat on civilian populations,
including children
Published Information by
National Center for PTSD staff
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Website links
ReliefWeb
This site focuses on information regarding current humanitarian emergencies.
International Committee of the Red Cross
The ICRC's mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and
international violence and to provide them with assistance.
U.S. Committee for Refugees
Links to news, updates, and organizational information regarding the rights
of regugees, asylum seekers, and uprooted victims of human conflict.
Office of Refugee Resettlement
This site provides information on refugee resettlement programs in the United
States.
United States Agency for International
Development
This site focuses on USAIDís humanitarian activities, publications, and development
projects.
International Organization for Migration
A multilingual website designed to assist individuals with the migration process.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
This site includes information about current news and links to other websites
that focus on refugee issues.
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