Children and war: report on 'the psychosocial impact of violence on children in Central America'

The conference brought together more than forty child-care specialists, psychologists, practitioners and other professionals, all of whom have extensive experience in assessing and responding to the needs of children, families or communities traumatized by war.

The conference was intended both to inform UNICEF staff in Central America as to the mental health needs and priorities of Central America children, and to promote an intensive exchange of ideas and experience among the participants, with a view towards advancing work in Central America on behalf of child victims of war.