One of the legacy issues of the former conflict is the ongoing scourge of paramilitary ‘justice’ – often referred to as ‘punishment attacks’. I’ve been working on this issue over many years – and in particular through Public Achievement’s WIMPS (Where Is My Public Servant?) project. My particular focus has been on the impact of this brutality on young people and their families. I am interested in talking to victims, medics who are picking up the pieces – and any others with an interest in this subject, including former or current perpetrators of these attacks.
I will continue to speak out, write and campaign on this issue – which has received shamefully little attention to date from politicians, church leaders or the media. You can read a little of my background on this issue here, and the first-hand story of a victim of one of these attacks here.
Read my report Beyond the Societal Shrug
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