| Author(s): | Robert. T. Carter |
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| Location: | Connecticut |
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2004 |
| Available at: | www.ct.gov/dmhas/LIB/dmhas/publications/DBHculturalresponse.pdf (report broken link)
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| Description: | This technical report provides a series of recommendations for first responders to improve service delivery in culturally diverse communities. The report emphasizes the importance of: the racial/ethnic composition of an emergency response team being similar to that of the community they serve; pre-disaster interaction between first responders and community to build trust; recognizing symptoms of psychological and emotional distress that may extend beyond DSM-IV criteria; and the need to be knowledgeable of culturally specific and non-verbal communication styles. |
| Language(s): | English |
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| Communities: | General |
| Subtopic: | Phase 5 - Psychological Impact Phase 6 - Response |
| Target Audience: | First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers |
| Resource Type: | Report |
| Citation: | Carter, R. T. (2004) Disaster Response to Communities of Color: Cultural Responsive Intervention. Technical report for the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHAS). |
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