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 to leave his home environment?

Describe the role of the FARC in the teenager's life after he joined them.

What kind of assistance is provided to the adolescent after escaping?

What are the indigenous rituals mentioned in the text, and why are they important?

How did the community respond to the young man who wanted to leave the guerrillas?