ABSTRACT
Terrorism, with its indiscriminate destruction of human life, has profound effects on its victims, their families and the community. With almost instantaneous TV coverage throughout the world, the vicarious effects of terrorism can be experienced by almost everyone. This is true for refugees who have often directly experienced the atrocities of wars, forced migration, and resettlement. This article reports the effects on traumatized refugees in the United States of viewing military and terrorist activities, particularly with regards to the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. It also describes the effects on these refugees of some of the counter-terrorism measures taken by the United States government.
