2013-05-22T11:10:49Z Copyright (c) 2013, The RAND Corporation RAND Corporation http://www.rand.org/about/people/a/acosta_joie.html http://www.rand.org/commentary/2009/10/17/MA.html 2009-10-17T13:30:00Z 2009-10-17T13:30:00Z

Four years after Hurricane Katrina, many people in the Gulf Coast region are still "just surviving," write Anita Chandra and Joie Acosta.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR737.html 2010-01-11T17:02:00Z 2010-01-11T17:02:00Z

This review lays a foundation for upcoming analyses that will provide a working definition of community resilience, identify activities for building resilience, and offer associated metrics.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9544.html 2010-07-20T16:40:00Z 2010-07-20T16:40:00Z

Louisiana implemented a disaster case management pilot program five years after the 2005 hurricanes. Challenges in client identification, interagency communication, and invoice approval led to delays; half the expected number of cases were opened.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP20100133.html 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z

This commentary argues that unless the U.S. examines and plans for the psychological consequences of disasters such as Katrina and the recent oil spill, communities will be struggling to address acute and chronic health issues while trying to rebuild.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9606.html 2011-11-09T09:00:00Z 2011-11-09T09:00:00Z

Provides overviews and detailed descriptions of 211 programs currently sponsored or funded by the Department of Defense to address psychological health and traumatic brain injury, along with recommendations to maximize program effectiveness.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9575.html 2011-09-13T15:30:00Z 2011-09-13T15:30:00Z

RAND's evaluation of Safe Start Promising Approaches identified program successes and challenges in implementing programs for children exposed to violence. The evaluation results, though largely inconclusive, can inform similar efforts going forward.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/working_papers/WR777.html 2010-10-29T03:59:00Z 2010-10-29T03:59:00Z

Offers a detailed description of the public behavioral health care system in the District of Columbia.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR915.html 2011-02-22T09:00:00Z 2011-02-22T09:00:00Z

Provides a roadmap for federal, state, and local leaders who are developing plans to enhance community resilience for health security threats and describes options for building community resilience in key areas.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR914.html 2009-12-31T19:00:00Z 2009-12-31T19:00:00Z

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1167.html 2011-11-30T13:00:00Z 2011-11-30T13:00:00Z

Examines whether small financial incentives for patients can motivate physician visits and reduce racial/ethnic disparities in hypertension.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9574.html 2011-02-22T09:00:00Z 2011-02-22T09:00:00Z

Examines ways in which communities can improve their ability to withstand and recover from adversity.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR750.html 2010-06-28T16:30:00Z 2010-06-28T16:30:00Z

Documents the implementation of 15 programs across the country that provide interventions for families in which children have been exposed to violence, with the goal of building knowledge about the effectiveness of specific intervention strategies.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR950.html 2011-11-09T09:00:00Z 2011-11-09T09:00:00Z

Provides overviews and detailed descriptions of 211 programs currently sponsored or funded by the Department of Defense to address psychological health and traumatic brain injury, along with recommendations to maximize program effectiveness.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR849.html 2010-06-11T16:35:00Z 2010-06-11T16:35:00Z

Researchers assessing a disaster case management pilot recommend that future efforts establish better ways to find affected residents, consider needs/vulnerabilities in planning, and ensure continuity of services before, during, and after disaster.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR660.html 2009-08-11T15:39:00Z 2009-08-11T15:39:00Z

The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response asked RAND to facilitate the development of a public health systems research agenda for emergency preparedness with a focus on both short- and long-term priorities.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR991-1.html 2012-01-04T11:00:00Z 2012-01-04T11:00:00Z

Shares the results of Safe Start Promising Approaches, a community-based initiative that implemented and evaluated promising and evidence-based programs to prevent and reduce the impact of children's exposure to violence in 15 U.S. program sites.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR991.html 2011-08-25T07:15:00Z 2011-08-25T07:15:00Z

Shares the results of Safe Start Promising Approaches, a community-based initiative that implemented and evaluated promising and evidence-based programs to prevent and reduce the impact of children's exposure to violence in 15 U.S. program sites.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/technical_reports/TR1176.html 2012-04-16T08:15:00Z 2012-04-16T08:15:00Z

Presents the results of an assessment of the Real Warriors Campaign, a multimedia program designed to promote resilience, facilitate recovery, and support the reintegration of returning servicemembers, veterans, and their families.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB9529.html 2011-02-17T10:00:00Z 2011-02-17T10:00:00Z

The increasing number of suicides is causing concern in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). Suicide-prevention programs in DoD and across the services have some (but not all) of the characteristics of comprehensive programs.

http://www.rand.org/pubs/conf_proceedings/CF282.html 2011-03-14T11:15:00Z 2011-03-14T11:15:00Z

This report summarizes findings from a conference intended to generate a national policy agenda for better engaging nongovernmental organizations in disaster response and recovery.