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Providing for Juvenile Delinquents during Disasters: Unraveling the Challenges for Multi-sector Organizations (open access)

Providing for Juvenile Delinquents during Disasters: Unraveling the Challenges for Multi-sector Organizations

Undergraduate thesis studying preparedness policies and mechanisms in place for the special population of juvenile delinquents housed in facilities during disasters. The author examines day-to-day functioning and assesses gaps in resources arising during and after a disaster by interviewing emergency managers, a representative from a major school district, and key personnel from a facility housing juvenile delinquents. Results suggest a lack of research regarding this population and the need for closer examination of the unique needs of juvenile delinquent populations during disasters and how agencies can work collaboratively to address them.
Date: Autumn 2012
Creator: Smith, Bridgette Gaynelle
System: The UNT Digital Library