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Kevin Barnes-Ceeney¹, Lior Gideon², Laurie Leitch³

¹Henry C. Lee College of Criminal Justice and Forensic Sciences, University of New Haven, West Haven, CT, United States.

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Genocide perpetrators in Rwanda need significant recovery capital to heal from trauma and rebuild their lives. This study highlights the importance of social, human, and cultural capital for resilience in post-genocide recovery.

Keywords:

genocide posttraumatic stress recovery capital rwanda trauma

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Area of Science:

Psychology
Sociology
Criminology

Background:

Genocide profoundly damages individual and societal capital.
Individuals convicted of genocide experience high rates of PTSD, depression, and anxiety.
The Rwandan correctional system houses individuals grappling with the aftermath of genocide.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the concept of recovery capital in the context of genocide perpetrators.
To understand how incarcerated individuals navigate post-genocide healing.
To identify factors fostering resilience among those convicted of genocide.

Main Methods:

Mixed-methods approach utilizing survey data from 302 incarcerated individuals.
Structured interviews conducted with 75 prisoners.
Application of the recovery capital framework to analyze healing processes.

Main Results:

Genocide severely diminishes physical, human, social, and cultural capital.
Over two-thirds of the sample exhibited PTSD symptoms above typical civilian levels.
High levels of depression, anxiety, and poor physical health were prevalent among participants.

Conclusions:

Genocide perpetrators require substantial recovery capital for healing and resilience.
Multiple sources of capital are essential for rebuilding lives post-genocide.
The study underscores the long-term psychological and social impact of genocide.