Programs and Services
Research | Training | Information Exchange | Direct Services
Research
Study on the Effects of Aging on Landmines (Cambodia and Jordan): (2009-2010) Major scientific study documenting the effects of time, weather, soil and other environmental conditions on landmines.
Irregular Warfare Research Project: (2009) CISR compiled a searchable database of IW-related courses across a spectrum of over 200 schools and institutions. The CISR joined the database task in medias res, and worked with SA Inc. to overhaul the database, making it more comprehensive in the scope of information collected in it.
Landmine Casualty Data: Best Practices Guidebook (August 2008) A reference tool to assist people trying either to create a mine/ERW victim information system or enhance an existing system. Includes detailed case studies, recommended best practices, lessons learned, and contacts and resources for victim assistance information management and program planning.
Training
Peer Support Training: Pathways to Resilience (P2R): an innovative regional leadership and training program for survivors of landmines and explosive ordnance injuries in the Middle East.
Senior Managers' Training: An adaptable five-week, cross-cultural, and skills-based program for mine-action professionals. JMU conducted five courses sponsored by UNDP from 2004-2007, and two courses since 2010 sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. JMU has provided assistance with three similar trainings held in Jordan in 2009, 2010 and 2011 held by NCDR and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. The next course at JMU is scheduled for May-June 2012.
Information Exchange
The Journal of ERW and Mine Action is written by mine action practitioners from around the world. Authors explore current practices, new equipment and techniques, procedures, lessons learned, and newsworthy information important to the international mine action community. Founded in 1997, The Journal of ERW and Mine Action is the longest continuous source of ERW and mine-action information in the world.
Landmine Action Smart Book (2nd Edition) Complete Adobe .pdf - 15mb A full color informational book detailing each of the key aspects of each component of a mine action campaign, in downloadable chapters in Adobe .pdf format.
Adaptive Technology Catalog pdf (2008) - available on CD and online. Designed to assist victims of landmine and explosive injuries, the Adaptive Technology Catalog provides colorful and detailed listings of low-cost and practical products which can be easily modified to fit the needs of the handicapped. These products can make daily chores both at home and at work easier. Click here download the Catalog from the MAIC web site. Order the Catalog on CD-ROM by clicking here.
Landmine Casualty Data: Best Practices Guidebook (pdf): (2008) A reference tool to assist people trying either to create a mine/ERW victim information system or enhance an existing system. Includes detailed case studies, recommended best practices, lessons learned, and contacts and resources for victim assistance information management and program planning.
Direct Services
Victim Assistance: Pathways to Resilience (P2R): An innovative regional leadership and training program for survivors of landmines and explosive ordnance injuries in the Middle East.
We Love Life! Mine Risk Education Program: A theatrical play and creative arts program aimed at raising awareness and preventing young people from taking risks resulting in injuries from explosive remnants of war.
