Although many books discuss trauma and adjustment to trauma, this is the
first reference to focus on schools and other related community-based
networks as gateways to assisting children and families to prepare for
and to cope with a large scale disaster. The text assesses risk and
readiness as well as active education programs for schools, children,
and families, the public at large, and organizations and government.
Drawing on a multidisciplinary framework, this volume promotes community
resilience and readiness, response and recovery.