The objective of this research project is to identify and evaluate the current mental health interventions and practices targeting child soldiers that are being implemented in the field. This systematic review will compile the current practices and the evaluations of traditional and non-traditional mental health programs in the field.

Children have been used as tools of war throughout history, serving not only as foot soldiers on the front line, but also as spies, porters and sexual slaves.

Part of a three part series on the Charles Taylor Trial; the second report in the series explores Charles Taylor’s use of child soldiers.

Part of a three part series on the Charles Taylor Trial; the first explores the summary of charges against Charles Taylor concerning child soldiers.