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Advancing United States-Based Child and Family Reunification Disaster Science

  • 2024
  • Kathryn Spectorsky; Anna Lin; Rachel Charney; Sarita Chung
    • DOI: https://doi.org/10.31478/202412b

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    The article delves into the crucial aspect of family reunification in disaster management, focusing on the challenges and importance of reuniting families, especially children, after catastrophic events. It highlights the impact of disasters on separated families, the vulnerabilities of children, and the long-lasting effects of separation. The discussion covers real-world examples like hurricanes, mass casualty events, and school shootings, emphasizing the need for effective family reunification plans at hospitals and in communities. The article also explores the use of biometrics for identification and proposes future strategies for enhancing family reunification disaster science.

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