HRDV 4003 - CHILDREN & YOUTH IN CRISIS

Children and youth are especially susceptible to the traumatic effects of natural and human-made disasters. Because of their higher level of innocence, minimal experience, and the vulnerable place they have in many societies, relief actions and strategies must identify actions and strategies as quickly as possible. In this course, students will identify stress symptoms and emotional suffering to help as much as is appropriate and then to direct them to qualified support specialists. This course is not intended for professional or trained counselors but for those on site immediately following natural or human caused disasters or who conduct outreaches where children and youth may be in crisis.

Prerequisites & Notes
None

Credits: 3