"I Believe This Team Will Change How Society Views Youth in Disasters": The EnRiCH Youth Research Team: A Youth-led Community-based Disaster Risk Reduction Program in Ottawa, Canada

• 2021

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• Christina Pickering; Emily Guy; Zobaida Al-Baldawi; Lauren McVean; Sarah Sargent; Tracey O'Sullivan
PMID: 34008134DOI: https://doi.org/10.17269%2Fs41997-021-00486-8

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This article describes the implementation process related to the EnRiCH Research Lab in Ottawa-Gatineau, a program for youth to engage in disaster risk reduction (DRR). The youth research team uses an education program to involve youth in DRR efforts in Canada and collaborate with various organizations to educate the community. Outcomes include creating training modules, a children's book, an educational video, and giving conference presentations. This program shows that youth can help with disaster preparedness through education and knowledge sharing at a grassroots level.

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Hazards: Infectious Disease; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Disasters; Adolescent; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: University of Ottawa; University of British Columbia; Canadian Red Cross

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