The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has approved the Procedure for organizing reintegration activities for released servicemen. These activities envisage comprehensive rehabilitation of military personnel after their release from captivity.
'The aim of the reintegration activities is the complete post-isolation recovery of the released serviceman, their physical and mental health, optimal work capacity, and social activity as a prerequisite for returning to the performance of official duties,' the Ministry of Defense reported.
Reintegration is carried out in three stages. The preparatory stage includes the preparation of reintegration centers and the formation of reintegration teams. The main phase consists of two phases: the meeting of the released persons at the exchange point, medical examination, and recording signs of torture. The additional phase involves the rehabilitation of servicemen in specialized healthcare institutions.
'The document guarantees the released defenders the right to respect for their dignity, confidentiality, voluntary participation in activities, and protection from re-traumatization,' the military department noted.
The reintegration activities are ensured by a specially formed team consisting of a leader, debriefers, military psychologists, and social workers. All team members undergo special training on reintegration and post-isolation support.
After completing the main reintegration activities and returning to military service, released servicemen will receive post-isolation support for 12 months.
The Ministry of Defense has approved the Procedure for the rehabilitation of released servicemen. This document outlines the reintegration process after the release of defenders from captivity, ensuring their comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation, as well as preparation for returning to the performance of official duties. Reintegration involves conducting comprehensive measures in three stages: preparatory, main, and additional, to ensure optimal conditions for restoring the psycho-physical condition of servicemen and their return to everyday life after the experience of captivity.