Barrier Analysis and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education

Authors

Kim Fletcher, The HALO TrustFollow
India McGrath, The HALO TrustFollow

Abstract

In early 2020, The HALO Trust (HALO) in partnership with Al Ghad conducted a "barrier analysis" with youth in Mosul, Iraq to determine the constraints they faced in adopting safer behaviors related to explosive ordnance (EO). Through the barrier analysis, HALO and Al Ghad found that youth with lower perceived self-efficacy, beliefs that an EO accident would not likely result in severe consequences, and friends who encouraged unsafe behaviors were all more likely to engage in less safe behaviors than their counterparts were. The findings enabled HALO and Al Ghad to tailor their EORE messaging to these barriers in an effort to promote safer behaviors and reduce risk taking. This article outlines the process of conducting the barrier analysis survey and analysis of the findings. In addition, lessons are identified for those who may wish to adopt a similar approach in the future.

Recommended Citation

Fletcher, Kim and McGrath, India (2021) "Barrier Analysis and Explosive Ordnance Risk Education," The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction: Vol. 25 : Iss. 2 , Article 8.
Available at: https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/cisr-journal/vol25/iss2/8