The Role of Schools in Meeting Community Needs During Bioterrorism

Bradley D. Stein, Terri Tanielian, Mary E. Vaiana, Hilary J. Rhodes, M. Audrey Burnam

ResearchPosted on rand.org 2003Published in: Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, v. 1, no. 4, Dec. 2003, p. 273-281

Schools will likely play a critical role in helping communities recover from a bioterrorist attack. Almost all schools have natural disaster recovery plans. But bioterrorism is different: the attack may be prolonged, and the psychological effects on children and the community may be more severe. This study describes how schools can improve preparedness.

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  • Copyright: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc
  • Availability: Non-RAND
  • Year: 2003
  • Pages: 9
  • Document Number: EP-200312-11

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