Schools and Terrorism: A Supplement to the Report of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism

• 2004

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PMID: 15077498DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1746-1561.2004.tb04198.x

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This report supplement discusses the impact of terrorism on schools and the importance of emergency management plans. It highlights how schools can be affected by terrorism, even if not direct targets, using examples like the events of September 11, 2001. The article emphasizes the need for schools to have emergency plans that address various scenarios, including terrorism-related issues. It also stresses the importance of collaboration between public health, mental health, education, and other emergency responders to ensure the safety and well-being of children. It provides recommendations for preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation efforts in schools to address the special needs of children during and after a terrorist event.

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Focus Area: Violence

Keywords: Disaster Planning; Schools; Security Measures; Terrorism; United States

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

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

Format: Journal Article

Media Type: Website

Institutions: The National Advisory Committee on Children and Disasters (NACCD); Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

Institution Types: Federal Government; Federal Government

Language: English

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

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