Making Space for Children: Planning for Post-Disaster Reconstruction with Children and Their Families

• 2007

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• Sheridan Bartlett

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The handbook, "Making Space for Children," focuses on planning post-disaster reconstruction with children and their families. It describes how children have unique needs that are often overlooked in rebuilding efforts. Young kids are more vulnerable to health issues due to unsanitary conditions and environmental hazards. They face risks like burns, cuts, and drowning because of their curiosity and playfulness. Road traffic accidents also pose a significant threat as they often lack safe places to play or walk to school. The handbook emphasizes the importance of considering children's specific needs for healthier development after disasters.

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Focus Area: Natural Disasters

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Recovery

Keywords: Child Welfare; Disaster Planning; Environmental Health; Housing; Safety Management; Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical

Institutions: Save the Children

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