VOICED : Tribal rituals help rehabilitate Colombia child soldiers

The transcript describes the journey of a NASA Indigenous teenager who, tired of his home environment, joins the FARC guerrilla group. After five months, he escapes and joins a state program for reintegration, which includes psychological support and indigenous rituals. Another young man, also disillusioned with guerrilla life, returns to his family and becomes part of an Indigenous Guard. The narrative highlights the challenges faced by NASA minors involved with FARC and the efforts to bring them back to their communities.

What motivated the teenager from the NASA Indigenous Group to join the FARC?

• Desire for adventure

• Tired of home environment

• Influence of friends

• Financial incentives

What is the primary goal of the state program for NASA minors?

• To help them reintegrate into society

• To offer financial support

• To relocate them to urban areas

• To provide military training

Which of the following is included in the reintegration process for NASA minors?

• Language classes

• Military drills

• Sports activities

• Indigenous rituals

How did the second young man return from the guerrilla group?

• His parents and community leader intervened

• He escaped on his own

• He was captured by the government

• He was expelled by the group

What role does the second young man take on after returning home?

• He moves to a city

• He becomes a teacher

• He joins the Indigenous Guard

• He starts a business