As a researcher of transitional justice since 2008, focusing on Afghanistan, I have remained engaged with victims at close proximity. The concept of victimhood is particularly complex in Afghanistan, considering that, over decades, one brutal and repressive regime has led to another, afflicting millions of lives. Many have been victimized under all regimes; some have been perpetrators under one and victims under another.
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Hampshire Constabulary are the latest in a long line of police forces obliged to apologise to a victim of crime for failing to investigate an allegation properly. In this case, a young woman accused a man of rape. She was not believed; forensic examination of clothing was delayed; in the meanwhile, the complainant was threatened with arrest for ‘perverting the course of justice’ and she attempted suicide. Eventually, following belated forensic analysis, the man was arrested and has since then been convicted.
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Cover, "Mending Lucille"
I thought I had probably long gone received the last of the reviews for my Crichton Award winning picture book, “Mending Lucille”. WRONG! Just got the loveliest, very belated review -
RADIO NEW ZEALAND: http://www.radionz.co.nz/search/results?mode=results&q=Mending+Lucille
http://podcast.radionz.co.nz/ntn/ntn-20110617-1037-childrens_book_review_with_john_mcintyre-048.mp3
Sarah Davis [my amazing collaborator, illustrator on this wonderful project] sent it to me today. It came out on 17th June this year! Better late than never!
John McIntyre gave a very thoughtful, in depth review citing the use of “Mending Lucille” by the Monash Centre for Grief Education in the training of counselors working with children experiencing grief, loss or separation from a parent.
CHILDREN AND WAR ANTHOLOGY
http://jlpowers.net/?page_id=1438
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This anthology, to be published by Cinco Puntos Press in
2011 or 2012, will explore all angles of children’s and
teenagers’ experiences in war. The core of the book will
be personal essays, memoirs, journalistic accounts, and
historical narratives, both previously published and
original pieces. It may also include photos, artwork,
posters, and other debris that depicts the effects of war
on children and teens. Though the book will be primarily
non-fiction, we may include some fiction, and we are willing
to consider pieces about both current and past wars. “War”
is defined liberally to include both “official” declared
wars as well as secret, unofficial wars, such as those carried
out by governments on civilians in places like Chile, Argentina,
and Zimbabwe. All submissions, queries, and suggestions should
be sent to J.L. Powers at [email protected] by June
1, 2011.
NOTE: While the guidelines do not state the payment rate, I
spoke with Jessica Powers, editor of the anthology, and the
payment is $200 per story accepted.
House Tree Lower by Mattias Adolfsson
Soupilifications by J.R.Poulter
“Soup”, said the little bird up in the tree,
“It’s SOUP they want to make of me!”
O> O> O> O>
“Disgusting!” the parrot replied, but he lied.
He’d helped brew the stew of the others who’d died.
O> O> O> O>
The little bird looked at his trembly wee feet
And went , Tweeeeeeeeeeeeeet….”
O> O> O> O>
“Alas, ‘tis sad,” the parrot sighed,
“Come sit on the branch here, by my side.”
And the parrot preened, stretching his wings out wide.
O> O> O> O>
“You have big wings, I could curl up and hide…”
The wee birdy twittered. The parrot obliged.
That was the last that was heard of wee bird.
O> O> O> O>
So here’s a tip for you or whoever,
Birds of a feather should NOT stick together
If one of them’s on the menu ever!
Hi Jennifer
That’s fantastic! Way to go mate!
I’m very happy for you both!
All the best!
Thanks Jason! Late but well worth waiting for!
I agree Jennifer,…awesome!