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Assisting older victims of disasters
— roles and responsibilities for social workers | | Author(s) | Barbra L Torgusen, Jordan I Kosberg |
| Journal title | Journal of Gerontological Social Work, vol 47, nos 1/2, 2006 |
| Pages | pp 27-44 |
| Source | http://www.tandfonline.com |
| Keywords | Accidents ; Disasters [natural] ; Crime ; Social roles ; Social workers ; United States of America. |
| Annotation | Following the Oklahoma bombing in 1995 and the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on 11 September 2001, there is urgency that the social work profession be ready to respond to unexpected crises, whether directed at an individual group or nation. While there has always been the possibility of tragedies in the US caused by nature (so-called "acts of God") or the spontaneous or planned acts of criminals or the deranged, the increased awareness of catastrophes includes, as never before, disasters perpetrated by terrorist acts within or outside the US. The creation of the Department of Homeland Security in 2003 underscores the need for awareness and for preparation on the part of the nation. Based upon their skills and values, social workers have significant roles to play in the face of potential and actual disasters: gerontological social workers have additional responsibilities for addressing the needs of older people. This article provides an overview of issues to be considered by social workers, particularly with regard to preparation for possible disasters and the consequences from such catastrophes that affect older people. (RH). |
| Accession Number | CPA-070110014 A |
| Classmark | OKA: RG: TWA: TM5: QR: 7T |
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