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Disaster Content Topic Results

The results displayed below have been grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections - containing our most highly valued resources - then by individual related materials. Refine your search by category, types, author and/or publisher using the options provided. Sort by date published, date added, or alphabetically. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
Results displayed are grouped first by VAWnet Special Collections then by individual related materials. For assistance in locating a resource, use our online contact form.
total results: 63  | date published date added a-z

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January 2005

Gender Considerations in Disaster Assessment

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This fact sheet outlines women’s unique vulnerabilities in the wake of a disaster and offers principles of good practice.
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January 2005

Violence and Disasters

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This fact sheet reviews currently available data on violence and disasters.
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January 2005

After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal

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This handout describes the impact of disasters on babies, young children, toddlers, and preschoolers, offering many useful tips for helping to promote healing and resiliency.
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August 2004

Preparing for Disaster for People with Disabilities and Other Special Needs

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This booklet offers information to individuals with disabilities and other special needs on how to prepare a disaster emergency plan.
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January 2004

Mental Health Response to Mass Violence and Terrorism: A Training Manual

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This manual is geared towards service providers responding to victims and community at large following incidents of mass violence and terrorism.
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June 2003

Picking Up the Pieces After a Disaster: Important Steps for Your Safe and Speedy Recovery

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This document provides practical tips for staying safe, checking for damage, and recovering emotionally and financially after a disaster.
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January 2001

It Can Happen to Your Agency: Tools for Change: Emergency Management for Women's Services

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This guidebook focuses on the increase in violence against women that results from a disaster, and how women’s service agencies can better prepare to meet the ensuing extra demand for service.
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January 2000

Field Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters

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This field manual offers mental health and public health professionals information on disaster preparedness and recovery to assist disaster survivors. It describes survivor reactions, at-risk populations, counseling, referrals, and stress prevention and management.
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November 1997

Responding to Domestic Violence in Disaster: Guidelines for Women's Services and Disaster Practitioners

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This report summarizes the findings of a study investigating disaster impacts, preparedness and response in US and Canadian domestic violence programs. As a pilot study for future research, the survey provides baseline data and identifies emergent issues.
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After the Storm - Tips for Adults

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This one-pager provides several tips for adults coping with stress after a disaster. Available in English and Spanish.
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Emergency Preparation and People with Disabilities

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This page provides information on emergency preparedness as it relates to individuals with disabilities. Key areas discussed in the document are 1) preparation, 2) notification and evacuation, 3) sheltering and interim services, and 4) recovery.
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Food, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Information for Use Before and After a Disaster or Emergency

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This page contains information on why food and water might not be safe to consume during and after an emergency. Information on how to keep water and food safe after a disaster or emergency is also included.