Title: Psychosocial Impacts of Political Violence in the Context of Broader Debates on Post-Conflict Reconciliation
Author: Lopez, Evangelina
Abstract: This literature review will consider the literature on political violence, specifically
genocide. Human rights and psychology will come together to examine psychological impacts of
political violence and potential effective accompaniments for victims of political violence. Forms
of reconciliation post-political violence will be addressed regarding the Guatemalan Genocide
and comparatively. A case study on the Guatemalan Genocide will also be provided addressing
the human rights violations that occurred, the psychosocial impacts of the genocide and forms of
reconciliation that have been implemented. The case study on Guatemala brings to light an
accurate example of transitional justice, and exposes the difficulty of attaining justice for
victims.
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