Female Genital Cutting: Improving the Care of Women and Girls at Risk
“It is what my Grandmother called the three feminine sorrows: The day of circumcision, the wedding night, and the birth of a [...]
The Practice of Female Genital Cutting
Female genital cutting (FGC) has many names around the world. It is known as female genital mutilation (FGM), female circumcision, sunna, khatna, [...]
Laughter and Trauma
For ten years, I served refugees at administrative and policy levels. I missed working with clients, but I feared vicarious traumatization (being [...]
To Speak or Not to Speak about Past Trauma
When should we talk with a child about their past experiences with war or mass violence? Why? In my lifetime, I’ve experienced [...]
Health Insurance Options in the U.S.: With a Focus on Refugee Children
A physically and mentally healthy refugee has a greater chance of successful resettlement. This document provides basic information on the health risks [...]
The NCTSN: Raising the Standard of Care for Traumatized Children and Their Families
This month, BRYCS continues its focus on health and mental health in refugee children and their families (see last month’s Spotlight on [...]
Refugee Health and Wellness
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.[1] BRYCS’ Spotlight [...]