New School: A Modern Approach to Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Education for Children

• 2019

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• Briony Towers; Annette Gough

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This resource discusses a new approach to disaster risk reduction and resilience education for children called "The New School." It emphasizes the importance of incorporating these topics into the curriculum to prepare children for emergencies. The program includes interactive activities, lesson plans, and resources for educators to use. It aims to empower children to become agents of change in their communities by teaching them how to stay safe during disasters.

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Hazard: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: Emergency Managers; EMS Clinicians; Nurses; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Child; Community Participation; Disaster Planning; Risk Management; Resilience, Psychological

Institutions: University of Colorado

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