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Grand Valley State University

2015

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The Impact Of Natural Disasters On Children In The United States, Samantha M. Przybylski Dec 2015

The Impact Of Natural Disasters On Children In The United States, Samantha M. Przybylski

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The goal of this paper is to consider the unique experiences of children in natural disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This paper seeks to stress the importance of taking special interest in children’s needs during times of crisis. Through a case study of Hurricane Katrina, an exploration of the disservice children receive in noted. In closing, a possible solution-oriented approach is discussed.