Displacement : critical insights from flood-affected children

Mort, Margaret Mary Elizabeth and Walker, Marion Patricia and Lloyd Williams, Alison Sian and Bingley, Amanda Faith (2018) Displacement : critical insights from flood-affected children. Health and Place, 52. pp. 148-154. ISSN 1353-8292

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Abstract

Little is known about how children and young people are affected by evacuation following flooding. Participatory research using creative methods allowed us to elicit flood stories and recovery pathways over time. We found that children’s relationships with space and place were severely challenged following evacuation from home. They suffered losses, including loss of agency, friendship networks and familiar space. They experienced distress, anxiety and disillusionment with societal responses. Sustained attention by recovery agencies is required to address children’s ongoing needs following evacuation. From policy makers recognition is overdue that young people are citizens who already contribute to community flood response and so need to be more explicitly consulted and included in the development of flood risk management.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Health and Place
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? displacementchildren and young peoplefloodingevacuationrecoveryhealth(social science)public health, environmental and occupational healthgeography, planning and development ??
ID Code:
125216
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Deposited On:
16 May 2018 09:26
Refereed?:
Yes
Published?:
Published
Last Modified:
28 Nov 2023 11:27