“ This toolkit should be used as a step toward closing the information gap.” “ Ensuring that children receive long-lasting help for the emotional effects of traumatic events requires critical planning ahead of time, ” Jaycox added.... “ If this waits until a large-scale disaster strikes, there are few resources for developing new programs or training staff.... The UCLA Trauma/ Grief Program for Adolescents, which has been used in New York City schools following the World Trade Center attacks o

25) to discuss rebuilding in the Gulf States.“ RAND is committed to helping improve the lives of the people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama by using the highest quality objective research and analysis to identify the most effective ways to rebuild and revitalize the region, ” Thomson said.... “ Even worse, if the responsible parties don't act on post-disaster recommendations, history can tragically repeat itself.” The study points out that damage from most major floods – and all of those

25) to discuss rebuilding in the Gulf States.“ RAND is committed to helping improve the lives of the people in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama by using the highest quality objective research and analysis to identify the most effective ways to rebuild and revitalize the region, ” Thomson said.... “ Even worse, if the responsible parties don't act on post-disaster recommendations, history can tragically repeat itself.” The study points out that damage from most major floods – and all of those

Other schools felt there was a need for additional mental health services, but either did not have the funding or the properly trained staff, according to the study published in the October issue of Psychiatric Services.... Some schools were able to extend additional services to displaced students, but most schools reported facing barriers that kept them from continuing special services.... Administrative pressure to “ get back to normal ” and focus on academics, particularly with mandatory te