Children and Disasters: Understanding Vulnerability, Developing Capacities, and Promoting Resilience – An Introduction

• 2008

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• Lori Peek

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The article is about how children are affected by disasters and what can be done to help them. It describes the ways in which children are vulnerable during these events and how their needs differ from adults. The article also explains the importance of building children's strengths and abilities to cope with disasters. By understanding these factors, communities can better support children before, during, and after a disaster occurs. The goal is to make sure that kids stay safe and healthy even when things go wrong around them.

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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters; Severe Weather; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; Emergency Managers; Families & Children; Public Health Professionals; Schools & Childcare Providers

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

Keywords: Child; Disasters; Risk Factors; Resilience, Psychological; Capacity Building

Institutions: Colorado State University

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