Children either living in the streets of Bujumbara or that are similarly affected by extreme poverty or violence are regularly exposed to traumatic events. Additionally, they often find themselves in situations where engaging in violent behavior appears to be useful or even necessary for survival. The Narrative Exposure Therapy for violent offenders (FORNET) aims to reduce both PTSD symptoms and aggressive behavior. It helps the children to anchor fearful experiences and potential positive emotions linked to violent behaviour in the past. Additionally, visions for the future are developed in order to enable reintegration into the family. The investigators want to provide evidence, that FORNET effectively reduces PTSD symptoms and ongoing aggressive behavior which in change facilitates reintegration into society.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
19
FORNET aims to reduce trauma-related symptoms and aggressive behavior via narrative exposure of traumatic and violent life events.
vivo international & Psychologues sans Frontières mental health center
Bujumbura, Bujumbura Mairie Province, Burundi
Change of load of traumatic symptoms measured via the UCLA Adolescent PTSD Index (PTSD scale administered by Clinicians)
Time frame: baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up
Change of number of aggressive acts measured via an adaption of the Domestic and Community Violence Checklist
Time frame: baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up
Change of experienced shame measured via the Shame Variability Questionnaire
Time frame: baseline; 5 months follow-up; 9 months follow-up
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