A timely contribution to the study of peace psychology in Latin America,
this volume describes clinical, psychosocial, and community
interventions with victims from Mexico to Chile from the 1970s onward.
Chapters analyze how to conceptualize complex processes such as the
appropriation of children and political repression, raising
psychological, juridical, and political implications for the victims,
their families, human rights organizations, and society. Also included
are studies and analyses of political processes in countries currently
undergoing crises such as Venezuela and Colombia and the challenges
posed by the peace process from a political psychology perspective. All
authors present the results of studies or clinical cases illustrating
creative methodologies and practices in different contexts.
This book provides the context for differences in the victims' damages
and the treatment approaches and methodologies adopted in each case. The
authors outline psychological perspectives grounded in ethical and
professional choices based on recognizing people's dignity while seeking
rehabilitation and reparations for victims, families, and communities.
It paves the way for reparations and rehabilitation, and ultimately to
the establishment of democracy and peace in this part of the world.
Readers will benefit from
- understanding the relationship between mental health and human rights
- understanding ethical and professional dimensions
- a broadened knowledge of working with victims
