Elaine Zook Barge developed a Spanish-language version of STAR while completing her studies as a graduate student in conflict transformation. She helped lead the first Spanish STAR in November 2002 in Colombia. In 2006, Barge succeeded Carolyn Yoder as STAR director. Photo by Molly Kraybill

Trauma Awareness Is Key Factor in Peacebuilding

As with so many aspects of U.S. society and culture, the disaster relief community has its clear “pre-” and “post-9/11” periods. Back in the pre-days, the mentality and capabilities of organizations like FEMA and the Red Cross revolved around the ...More