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Political Violence’s Lasting Shadow on Youth | Johannesburg News
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New research reveals that growing up in areas with a history of prolonged political violence—over 15 years—significantly increases young people’s risk of experiencing sexual, emotional, and physical violence later in life, even after conflict ends. The study, based on data from 35,000 youth across nine African nations, shows that sustained instability reshapes social norms, normalizes aggression, and heightens vulnerability through economic hardship. Experts urge humanitarian efforts to expand beyond emergency aid to include community-based support systems, like safe spaces and trauma-informed social services, to break the cycle of violence across generations.
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