Rezilijentnost kod dece i mladih u prisilnim migracijama na Balkanskoj ruti
Resilience of children and young people in forced migration on the Balkan route

Summary/Abstract: This paper addresses the development and implementation of effective psychosocial support strategies aimed at fostering resilience in children and youth in forced migrations, with the goal of preserving their mental health and enhancing their ability to cope with challenges on their journey and integration into a new social environment. The research combines a theoretical review of resilience characteristics and an analysis of the migration context on the Balkan route, as well as the identification of risk and protective factors. The paper also includes findings directly obtained from a qualitative study conducted with a sample of 23 professionals in Serbia providing psychosocial support to this group. The results provide insight into the forms, characteristics, and effectiveness of psychosocial support in correlation with the development of resilience in children and youth. A significant aspect is the reflection on challenges faced by these professionals, including systemic challenges, collaboration between government and non-governmental sectors, and insufficient support in their work. The contribution of this research also lies in providing concrete recommendations for addressing these issues.

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