Helping families and communities recover from disaster
Subtitle: lessons learned from Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath
By: edited by Ryan P. Kilmer ... [et al.].
Contributors: Kilmer, Ryan P.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: American Psychological Association
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Washington, DC
Language: eng
Number of pages: 340
ISBN-13: 9781433805448
Subjects: Hurricane Katrina, 2005; Emergency management -- Louisiana -- New Orleans; Emergency management -- Gulf Coast (U.S.); Disaster relief -- Louisiana -- New Orleans; Disaster relief -- Gulf Coast (U.S.); Intergovernmental cooperation -- United States
Description: This title examines key 'lessons learned' from Hurricane Katrina and offers a blueprint for better meeting the needs of children, families, and communities post-disaster. It provides community-wide strategies for promoting healthy adaptation in children and families following disasters. It includes detailed procedures for improved disaster preparedness and recovery. It addresses the factors that may mitigate the impact of disaster, as well as the factors, conditions, and processes that contribute to more effective coping.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Supporting children post-Katrina : reflections on psychosocial interventions and guiding principles; title: The caregiver-child relationship and children's adjustment post-Hurricane Katrina; title: The effects of parenting behavior on children's mental health post-Hurricane Katrina : preliminary findings; title: Family resilience and resiliency following Hurricane Katrina; title: Consequences for classroom environments and school personnel :; title: Evaluating Katrina's effect on schools and system response; title: Service needs of children and families impacted by Hurricane Katrina; title: Implications of major disaster for educators, administrators, and school-based mental health professionals; title: Social and community responses : assessing relationships among environmental supports in child and caregiver adjustment post-Hurricane Katrina; title: The roles of faith-based organizations after Hurricane Katrina; title: The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina : mental health considerations and lessons learned; title: Community resilience and wellness for the children exposed to Hurricane Katrina; title: Lessons learned from Katrina and other devastating hurricanes : steps necessary for adequate preparedness, response, and intervention.