Expanding DDR: The Transformative Role of Former Prisoners in Community-Based Reintegration in Northern Ireland


Autoria(s): Dwyer, Clare
Data(s)

01/07/2012

Resumo

This article explores the process of Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (DDR) in Northern Ireland. In particular, it examines the role and experiences of former combatants, who were incarcerated during the Troubles. It is shown that upon release from prison, many of these former combatants have played key roles in the development of community-based initiatives, which have not only facilitated the reintegration of former prisoners, but have also contributed to a broader process of post-conflict regeneration and social development. The author considers the notion of expanding the ‘R’ phase of DDR, and contends that additional attention needs to be paid to both to the specific needs of former combatants/former prisoners and to their involvement in the overall process of reintegration and peacebuilding.

Identificador

http://pure.qub.ac.uk/portal/en/publications/expanding-ddr-the-transformative-role-of-former-prisoners-in-communitybased-reintegration-in-northern-ireland(3a2a34af-d7a7-4e75-813b-51ab5510d516).html

http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ijtj/IJS014

Idioma(s)

eng

Direitos

info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess

Fonte

Dwyer , C 2012 , ' Expanding DDR: The Transformative Role of Former Prisoners in Community-Based Reintegration in Northern Ireland ' International Journal of Transitional Justice , vol 6 , no. 2 , pp. 274-295 . DOI: 10.1093/ijtj/IJS014

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Tipo

article