Cultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management

Concepts, Theories and Case Studies

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ID19935560
AuthorsFrances Edwards (0000-0003-2736-1765, corresponding author), Brittany Haupt, Claire Knox
EditorsClaire Connolly Knox (0000-0002-2149-6856), Brittany “brie” Haupt (0000-0002-2256-6940)
Year2020
Pages208
Publication date2020-03-27
Open AccessNo
TypeBOOK
VenueCultural Competency for Emergency and Crisis Management (SOURCE_BOOK)
PublisherRoutledge (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.4324/9780367321888
OpenAlexW3045164760
Open LibraryOL28069161M
ISBN9780367321888
LanguageEN
Citations received6

Undocumented immigrants face unique challenges before, during, and after a disaster. While citizens and green card holders may need assistance with post-disaster recovery paperwork, individuals awaiting a decision on permanent residence status may be afraid that accepting any government assistance may make them a “public charge” and ruin their chances for permanent resident status or citizenship. This chapter reviews the challenges faced by undocumented immigrants. The goal of this case study is to identify the need for cultural competency in emergency and crisis management staff members and examine the challenges when delivering disaster services to a heterogeneous population that includes undocumented residents, non-English speaking residents, and diversity in age, race, and the level of assistance needed because of access and functional needs

Business · Crisis management · Political science · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Law · Psychology

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