Treatment of Aggressive Behavior and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Treatment of Aggressive Behavior and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Street children and children of vulnerable families in conflict or former conflict regions
 are often exposed to multiple traumatic events and situations in which they are forced to
 engage in violent behavior. The Narrative Exposure Therapy for violent offenders (NETvo) aims
 to reduce both PTSD symptoms and aggressive behavior. It helps the children to anchor fearful
 experiences and positive emotions linked to violent behaviour in the past. Additionally,
 visions for the future are developed in order to foster successful reintegration into
 society.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Positive Emotions concerning aggressive behavior derived from expert interviews with
 higher Scores of the Appetitive Aggression Scale (AAS)

 -  children are part of an aid program for reintegration into society

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  current substance dependance or use of antipsychotic drugs

 -  chronically ill children