Preventing Trauma Symptoms in the Aftermath of Sexual Abuse in Children and Adolescents in Burundi

"Sessions: (1) Participants are invited to narrate the event in detail, in line with the protocol of the trauma-focused intervention NET. Furthermore, participants and caregiver(s) will receive a brief psychoeducation about expected symptoms and supportive behaviour in the aftermath of sexual violence.~(2) Two weeks after session 1, the second session focuses on caregiver only and their emotions. The narration of the event is read to the caregiver(s). Caregiver(s) receive assistance regulating their emotions. They receive psychoeducation on how to support their child.~(3) Two weeks after the second session, the children assisted by their caregivers lay a chronological lifeline of their most important life experiences. The chronology and the context of the traumatic events is reinforced. The narration of the sexual abuse is read again to the child and the caregiver(s). The caregiver(s) are encouraged to support emotionally their child during the renarration."