What Happened to Children in Detention? Caring for Children in a Juvenile Justice System After a Disaster

• 2006

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• Ronald Feinstein
PMID: 16735273DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2006-0099l

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The article recounts the experiences of a medical director at a juvenile correctional facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, during Hurricane Katrina. The facility, Jetson Center for Youth (JCY), played a crucial role in evacuating and providing care to youth from other facilities affected by the hurricane. The narrative highlights the challenges faced, the impact on detained youth, and the efforts to ensure their well-being amidst the chaos. It emphasizes the importance of disaster preparedness, the dedication of staff, and the resilience shown in the face of adversity. The article underscores the importance of proper planning and coordination in times of crisis.

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Focus Areas: Infrastructure Failure; Natural Disasters

Audience: Emergency Managers

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Child; Child Welfare; Disasters; Juvenile Delinquency; Louisiana; Pediatrics; Prisons; Adolescent; Rescue Work

Institutions: Louisiana State University (LSU) Health New Orleans

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