Reconciliation is a multi-dimensional process that has increased in importance in countries dealing with post-conflict situations, and as a result social workers have the opportunity to support reconciliation. This article looks at reconciliation and the intervention of the Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP), giving an example from Rwanda.
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