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The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster : reflections from Louisiana four years after Hurricane Katrina / Anita Chandra, Joie Acosta

Author:
Chandra, Anita
Published:
Santa Monica, CA : RAND, 2009.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (xiii, 18 pages) : illustrations
Additional Creators:
Acosta, Joie D.
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Language Note:
English.
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Open Access Unrestricted online access
Contents:
The role of nongovernmental organizations in long-term human recovery after disaster: reflections from Louisiana four years after Hurricane Katrina -- Methods -- Challenges identified and potential actions -- Directions for future research.
Summary:
Human recovery is the process of rebuilding social and daily routines and support networks that foster physical and mental health and well-being. RAND researchers conducted a facilitated discussion with Louisiana NGO leaders to capture lessons learned and challenges faced by these organizations in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The subsequent lessons also serve to inform potential policy changes and future research directions.
Report Numbers:
OP-277-RC
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ISBN:
9780833049032 (electronic bk.)
0833049038 (electronic bk.)
9780833048820 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
0833048821 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1282398628
9781282398627
9786612398629
6612398620
Bibliography Note:
Includes bibliographical references.
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