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=**War Affected Children and Youth**=


 * Summer institute: August 19th, 10:45 – 12:15 **


 *  Topic: War Affected Children and Youth: Focus on Belonging **

 1) Activity: In groups of 3 to 5 discuss and write down represents war affected children and youth. (5mts)  Activity: In groups of 3 to 5 discuss and write what the term/word “belonging” means to you. (5 mts)  2) Presentation:  Definition of terms:  -War affected children and youth’  -Refugee  - Belonging  3) Effects of war among refugee children/youth - positive and negative  4) Sense of belonging among refugee children/youth  before, during, and after the war  5) Do effects of war create a strong/weak need to belong?  6) How does the presence or lack of a sense of belonging among war affected/refugee youth affect their wellbeing in a new community/country?  Activity: In groups of 3 - 5 discuss the different strategies/activities you’ve used OR could be utilized to reinforce a sense of belonging among war affected/refugee children.  5) Factors that reinforce a sense of belonging among war affected/refugee children <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> 6) conclusion/summary <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Video –The Story Telling Class
 * <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Outline **

__References__ Adams, K. & Lasser, J. (2007). The Effects of War on Children. //School Psychology International//, 28(1), 5 – 1.

Colak A. & Fantino A. M. (2001). Refugee Children in Canada: Searching for Identity. //Child Welfare League of America,// LXXX(5).

Conroy C., Dugay J., Fowler K., Pretty G., & Williams D. (1996) Sense of Community and Its Relevance to Adolescents of all age. //Journal of community Psychology,// 24(4), 365 - 379

Faircloth Beverly, S. (2009). Making the most of Adolescence: Harnessing the search for identity to understand classroom belonging. //Journal of Adolescent Research,// 24, 321.

Jorgensen, A. (2010). The sence of Belonging in New Urban Zones of Transition. //Current Sociology//, 58(3).

Kanu, Y. (2008). Educational Needs and Barriers for African Refugee students in Manitoba. //Canadian Journal of Education//, 31(4), 915 - 940.

Kanu, Y. (2006-2007). //Educational Pathways to Successful Social Integration for African Refugee Students in Manitoba//. Canada@metropolic.net

Perry, B. D. & Szalavitz, M. (2006). The Boy Who Was Raised As A Dog: What traumatized children can teach us about loss, love, and healing, pp. 231 – 246.

Aronowitz, T. ( 2005). The role of “Envisioning the Future” in the Development of resilience Among At-Risk Youth. //Public Health Nursing//, 22(3), 200 – 208.
 * __Additional readings__**

Chavis D. M. & McMillan D. W. (1986). Sense of Community: A Definition and Theory. //Journal of Community Psychology,// 14.

Dominguez-Fuentes, Gomez-Jacinto, & Hombrados-Mendieta, (2009). The Impact of Immigrants on the Sense of Community. //Journal of Community Psychology//, 37(6), 671 – 683.

Kirk J. & Winthrop R. (2008). Learning for a Bright Future: Schooling, Armed Conflict, and Children’s Well-Being. //Comparative Education Review//, 52(4).

Summerhays, F. J. & Kumpfer L. K. (2006). Prevention Approaches to enhance resilience among high –risk youth. //Annala New York Academy of Sciences//, 1094, 151-163.