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It is very challenging to be a young person in today’s global climate. The harsh reality is that the competition for limited resources whether economic, political, cultural, or territorial have created a world where war and armed conflict can be found in virtually every corner. Children in conflict areas are exposed to many overwhelming experiences, including violence, death, torture, separation from family members, and multiple personal losses (Women’s Commission for Refugee Women and Children, 2002).
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Smith, H.E., Akinsulure-Smith, A.M. (2004). A Global Perspective on Youth Outreach. In: Clauss-Ehlers, C.S., Weist, M.D. (eds) Community Planning to Foster Resilience in Children. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-306-48544-2_9
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