SOCIAL REHABILITATION AND REINTEGRATION OF WAR VETERANS: INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FRAMEWORKS AND EXPERIENCE FOR UKRAINE

Abstract

The scientific article analyzes international experience in the social rehabilitation and reintegration of individuals with combat experience during the transition from military service to civilian life. It examines approaches applied in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Denmark, Australia, and other countries. Special attention is paid to cultural practices of social recognition, psychological and medical support mechanisms, employment programs, retraining, and social case management. The study demonstrates that effective support models are based on a comprehensive, long-term approach that combines the efforts of state institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector, while providing personalized support for veterans and their families. The findings further underscore the importance of symbolic practices of recognition and public respect for military personnel, highlighting a vital psychosocial impact. These practices contribute to reducing social isolation and fostering a sense of community belonging. The relevance of adapting international practices to the Ukrainian context is substantiated in light of the prolonged armed conflict, the increasing number of veterans, and the constraints of state institutional capacity. The scientific novelty of the article lies in the systematization of international models of social reintegration through the lens of their applicability to Ukrainian social and educational realities.