The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster reflections from Louisiana four years after Hurricane Katrina

Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion with Louisiana NGO leaders to capture lessons learned and challenges faced by these organizations in t...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Chandra, Anita
Other Authors: Acosta, Joie D.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Santa Monica, CA RAND 2009, 2009
Series:Occasional paper
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Collection: JSTOR Open Access Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion with Louisiana NGO leaders to capture lessons learned and challenges faced by these organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The subsequent lessons also serve to inform potential policy changes and future research directions
Physical Description:xiii, 18 pages illustrations
ISBN:9780833048820
6612398620
9781282398627
1282398628
9786612398629
0833048821