Civil Conflict

  • When Helping Hurts: The Unexpected Costs of Post-War Reconciliation

    When Helping Hurts: The Unexpected Costs of Post-War Reconciliation

    War! What is it good for? Civil war dissolves social structures and threatens personal livelihoods, domestically displacing both combatants and civilians. Even after hostilities cease, individuals and communities face a long and daunting recovery process. Reconciliation between victims and perpetrators of violence can be particularly difficult in addressing lingering emotional…