Child Rehabilitation from the Holocaust to October 7

After October 7th, which confronted Israeli children with unimaginable violence, the potential to apply post-WW II and Holocaust child rehabilitation approaches became clearly visible and urgent. After 1945, hundreds of thousands of children had to be brought back to everyday life against the background of harrowing experiences during the Holocaust years. This volume bridges historical insights with current challenges, offering strategies for rehabilitating conflict-affected youth. It synthesizes knowledge from diverse fields to support victims of war and displacement. The work transforms past experiences into actionable support, equipping professionals with insights to reshape child rehabilitation in conflict zones, underscoring the importance of historical lessons in addressing present-day crises.

Autorentext
Verena Buser , Western Galilee College, Akko, und Fachhochschule Potsdam; Boaz Cohen , Western Galilee College, Akko, Israel.

Zusammenfassung
After October 7th, which confronted children with unimaginable violence, the potential to apply post-WW II and Holocaust child rehabilitation approaches became clearly visible and urgent. After 1945, hundreds of thousands of children had to be brought back to everyday life against the background of harrowing experiences during the Holocaust years. This volume bridges historical insights with current challenges, offering strategies for rehabilitating conflict-affected youth. It synthesizes knowledge from diverse fields to support victims of war and displacement. The work transforms past experiences into actionable support, equipping professionals with insights to reshape child rehabilitation in conflict zones, underscoring the importance of historical lessons in addressing present-day crises.