Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation


National Guidelines for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in New Zealand - Part 2

Ministry of Justice - New Zealand

A 52-page implementation guide is the second part of this design protocol

Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-01

Infection Prevention and Control During an Influenza Pandemic

Ministry of Health - New Zealand

A 28-page New Zealand document providing general guidance on protection during an influenza pandemic

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-04-26

New Zealand Influenza Pandemic Action Plan 2006

Ministry of Health - New Zealand

This updated plan is intended for those involved in planning for or responding to an influenza pandemic in New Zealand

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-09-27

Report on Exercise Cruickshank

Ministry of Health - New Zealand

The 118-page report on a New Zealand influenza pandemic exercise

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-11-13

Do Longer Working Hours Lead to More Workplace Injuries? Evidence from Australian Industry-Linked Panel Data

Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research

A 20-page Australian working paper examines the relationship between weekly hours of work and frequency of injury compensation claims for full-time and part-time workers

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2004-05-23

HIV/AIDS: The Looming Asia Pacific Pandemic

Lowy Institute

This 20-page Australian policy brief argues for a radical reform of the international effort to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS in Asia Pacific

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-06

Heating Up the Planet: Climate Change and Security

Lowy Institute

This 82-page Australian paper examines the international security implications of climate change, with special reference to the Asia-Pacific region

Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-04

HIV/AIDS: Past, Present and Future

Library of Parliament - Canada

A 9-page Canadian paper summarizing the origins and current status of HIV/AIDS and recent scientific advances relevant to treatment

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24

Community-based Compulsory Treatment Orders in Scotland: The Early Evidence

King's Fund

This 44-page paper examines what happened in the first six months after community-based compulsory treatment orders were introduced in Scotland

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-01-09

Enhancing Disaster Recovery: Lessons from Exemplary International Disaster Management Practices

Journal of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

This 22-page US paper examines exemplary practices related to long-term recovery and redevelopment from disasters in other countries, and identifies key themes and promising practices relevant to the United States and other countries

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-08-09

Humanitarian Action in Pakistan: A Case for EU Political iInvolvement

ISS

This 7-page analysis argues that high level political action is required by the EU in order that the non-political character of humanitarian aid is respected

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, European UnionPosted: 2010-10-01

Time for a European Civilian Reserve

IPPR

A 10-page UK paper arguing for the creation of a European civilian reserve of specialists to be on standby for deployment in crisis situations

European Union, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-11-04

Migration, Development and Natural Disasters: Insights from the Indian Ocean Tsunami

IOM

This 94-page study discusses the interactions between natural disasters, development and migration

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2007-07-16

World Disasters Report 2009 - Focus on Early Warning, Early Action

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

While natural hazards cannot be prevented, they only become disasters because affected communities are vulnerable and unprepared. This 204-pagereport argues that early warning without early action is not enough

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-06-25

Nuclear Safety Review

International Atomic Energy Agency

A 19-page report by the IAEA on measures to strengthen international co-operation in nuclear, radiation and transport safety and waste management

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-08-17

Planning for the Next Pandemic Threat: Defining the Federal Role in Public Health Emergencies

Institute for Research on Public Policy

This 36-page Canadian paper addresses some unresolved emergency response problems highlighted by reports examining the SARS outbreak

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-29

Swine Flu: Lessons for a Biological Terrorism Event

INSS

An Israeli article drawing lessons from pandemics for dealing with biological terrorism

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-05-12

Africa’s Victories over Malaria

Inside Story

An Australian article reporting on progress in combatting malaria in Africa

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2011-08-18

Where Every Drop Counts: Tackling Rural Africa’s Water Crisis

IIED

This 4-page briefing analyzes the root cause of catastrophic water loss in Africa

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2009-04-23

The Future of Strategic Early Warning

IDSS

A 3-page Singaporean commentary defining the requirements of effective strategic early warning systems

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-25

The Politics of Disaster Relief

IDSA

An Indian commentary on humanitarian intervention in Bangladesh by Muslim fundamentalist organisations

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2008-01-09

Japan’s Nuclear Energy Debate: A Year After the Fukushima Nuclear Crisis

IDSA

This 13-page Indian issue brief considers the future for nuclear energy in Japan

Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-03-22

Enhancing Civilian Protection from Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas: Building a Policy and Research Agenda

ICRC

This 28-page paper describes the effects of explosive violence, critically examines how the existing humanitarian law regime tends to address this issue and explores some current developments in building a research and policy agenda to try to reduce civilian harm from the use of explosive weapons

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Defence, Terrorism & SecurityPosted: 2012-04-03

New Schools in New Orleans

Hoover Institution

This US article reports on the post-flood recovery programme for New Orleans schools

Education, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-02-21

Emergency Response and Recovery

HM Government - U.K.

This 104-page U.K. document provides guidance to senior responders involved in emergencies

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-09-26

Evacuation and Shelter Guidance

HM Government

A 63-page UK guide for use by emergency planners in developing scaleable and flexible plans to enable a coordinated multi-agency response in a crisis

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-31

Inspections of Cleanliness and Infection Control: How Well Are Acute Trusts Following the Hygiene Code?

Healthcare Commission - UK

A 26-page UK report analyzing unanounced inspections of cleanliness and infection control in a sample of NHS acute trusts

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-17

Research into the Bahavioural Aspects of Slips and Trip Accidents and Incidents

Health and Safety Executive - U.K.

This 42-page research report investigates and critiques the literature available on slips, trips and falls, and the behavioural aspects that contribute to them

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-15

Staying Safe: Action Plan

H.M. Government

An 81-page UK document setting out projected government activity designed to drive improvements in the safety of children and young people

Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-06

Catastrophic Disasters

Government Accountability Office

This 147-page US report offers findings and recommendations for improving readiness to respond to a catastrophic disaster

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-09-07

Abu Dhabi's Nuclear Power Plant Folly

Gloria Center

An Israeli article casting doubt on the safety aspect of Abu Dhabi's decision to construct a nuclear reactor

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, EnergyPosted: 2010-06-29

Aviation Security: Passenger Screening Behavior Detection Program

GAO

An 89-page report on the validity of the Passenger Screening Behaviour Deterction Program being used in the US by the TSA

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-05-28

Chemical Regulation

GAO

A 56-pager US report comparing US and EU approaches to protect against the risks of toxic chemicals

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-10

Influenza Pandemic

GAO

A 54-page report of an examination of the state of readiness of the US Department of Defence to protect its personnel from the effects of an influenza pandemic

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-10-24

Natural Hazard Mitigation

GAO

This 74-page report examines natural hazard mitigation policies and practices in the US

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-09-25

World Trade Center

GAO

An 85-page US report making recommendations for dealing with indoor contamination following disasters

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-09-07

Financial Market Preparedness

GAO

A 54-page US report into the security and resiliency of its securities markets in the event of physical disasters

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-05-02

Emergency Preparedness

GAO

A 46-page US report examining weaknesses in the US emergency alert system

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-03-31

Passenger Rail Safety

GAO

This 34-page U.S. testimony offers recommendations for actions to be taken by the Transportation Security Administration to better secure the safety of rail passengers against terrorist attacks

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-14

Management of Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness in England and Wales

FSA

A 55-page UK document providing a framework for health professionals to guide them in managing outbreaks of infectious intestinal disease caused by ingestion of contaminated food

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-13

Fatalities and the Organisation of Childcare in the United States, 1985-2003

Foundation of Child Development

A 29-page report examining the safety record of paid childcare in the U.S.

Families, Children & Youth, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-12-02

Coal Takes Heavy Human Toll

Earth Policy Institute

A U.S. research note dealing with the health risks of coal-fired power plants, with particular reference to mercury poisoning

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2004-08-25

The Role of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Road Deaths and Serious Injuries

DrugInfo Clearinghouse

This 23-page Australian paper examines the impact of drug use on road deaths and injuries and outlines a number of strategies that are currently being implemented to minimise and reduce the number of drivers who consume drugs.

Drug Abuse, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-04-13

NHS Emergency Planning Guidance 2005

Dept. of Health - UK

A 34-page best practice guide prepared for UK National Health Service organisations to plan, prepare and respond to emergencies resulting in an abnormal casualty situation

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-11-15

National Action Plan for Human Influenza Pandemic

Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet

An Australian report outlining how all levels of Australian government will work together to protect Australia from the threat of an influenza pandemic (single page linking to each chapter)

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-08-02

Ministerial Review into the Public Health Response into the Adverse Events to the Seasonal Influenza Vaccine: Final Report to the Minister for Health

Department of Health, Western Australia

The 113-page report into an alarming rise in adverse events following immunisation against seasonal influenza in Western Australia

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-08-15

Mass Casualties Incidents: A Framework for Planning

Department of Health - UK

A 35-page UK document providing a set of principles to all UK public health organisations in planning for incidents that produce mass casualties

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-04-03

Clostridium Difficile Infection: How to Deal with the Problem

Department of Health - UK

This 140-page UK guidance outlines new evidence and approaches to delivering good infection control and environmental hygiene

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-01-23

Pandemic Influenza: Surge Capacity and Prioritisation in Health Service: Provisional UK Guidelines

Department of Health - UK

This 58-page UK document provides guidance on the surge capacity needed to respond to an increased volume of patients during an influenza pandemic

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-11-26

Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Preparing Maternity Services

Department of Health - UK

This 36-page UK document identifies key issues and provides a guidance framework to enable and support the decisions on how maternity services providers will need to act during a pandemic, covering the period from conception to just after birth.

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-12

Managing Radioactive Waste Safely: A Framework for Implementing Geological Disposal

DEFRA

This 100-page white paper sets out the UK government's framework for managing higher activity radioactive waste in the long term through geological disposal

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-06-13

A Report on Exercise Hawthorn

DEFRA

A 39-page report on Exercise Hawthorn, a national asian influenza disease exercise designed to test the government's emergency preparedness

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-09-18

Pandemic Influenza: An Analysis of State Preparedness and Response Plans

CRS

A 31-page US report examining state pandemic plans and identifying outstanding challenges

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-10-16

Avian Influenza in Poultry and Wild Birds

CRS

An 18-page US report on avian influenza

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20

The Japanese Nuclear Incident: Technical Aspects

CRS

A 16-page US report provides information on technical aspects of the nuclear incident, with reference to human health

Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-04-04

Haiti Earthquake: Crisis and Response

CRS

The focus of this 30-page US report is on the immediate crisis in Haiti as a result of the earthquake and the U.S. and international response to date

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2010-02-04

The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

CRS

This report provides background information on the Global Fund, discusses changes the Global Fund has made to improve the efficiency of its programs and address allegations of corruption, outlines U.S. funding for the Fund, and analyzes issues Congress might consider as it debates the appropriate level of U.S support to provide the Fund

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-07-13

Foreign Countries' Response to the Avian Influenza (H5N1) Virus: Current status

CRS

A 14-page US report highlighting recent efforts by affected countries to control the spread of the avian influenza (H5N1) virus

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-20

U.S. Tsunami Programs: A Brief Overview

CRS

A 5-page overview of the US tsunami programmes

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-03-16

The 2009 Influenza Pandemic: An Overview

CRS

A 35-page US report providing a synopsis of key events, actions taken, and authorities invoked by WHO, the U.S. federal government, and state and local governments. It then discusses the WHO process to determine the phase of a flu pandemic, selected activities by the Departments of Homeland Security and Health and Human Services, and selected activities by state and local authorities. Next, it lists congressional hearings held to date, and provides information about appropriations and funding for pandemic flu activities. Finally, it summarizes U.S. government pandemic flu planning documents and lists sources for additional information about the situation

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-09-11

Pakistan: The Worsening IDP Crisis

Crisis Group

This 24-page briefing on internally displaced persons highlights how Pakistan not only faces an unprecedented natural disaster, but also confronts the twin challenges of stabilising a fragile democratic transition and countering violent extremism

Internal Displacement, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-09-15

Pakistan: Political Impact of the Earthquake

Crisis Group

A 16-page report criticising the response of the Pakistan government to the October 2005 earthquake

Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-17

Sri Lanka's Return to War: Limiting the Damage

Crisis Group

This 38-page report explores the costs and likely course of the conflict in Sri Lanka

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-02-22

Burma/Myanmar after Nargis: Time to Normalise Aid Relations

Crisis Group

This 45-page report urges the international community to build on the unprecedented cooperation between the Myanmar government and humanitarian agencies

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Poverty & HungerPosted: 2008-10-26

Ending Zimbabwe’s Nightmare: A Possible Way Forward

Crisis Group

This 16-page report argues that Zimbabwe's inter-party negotiations to implement a power-sharing government under the Global Political Agreement are hopelessly deadlocked. It suggests that a possible route to end Zimbabwe’s nightmare is to quickly establish a non-partisan transitional administration to prepare for new presidential elections in eighteen months and address the disastrous humanitarian and economic conditions now facing the country.

Governance & Politics, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-16

Preparing for the Next Pandemic

Council on Foreign Relations

A 6-page essay offering a blueprint for limiting the fallout from an influenza pandemic

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-06-25

Pandemic Influenza: Domestic Preparedness Efforts

Congressional Research Service

This 36-page brief examines the preparedness of the U.S. to respond to an influenza pandemic

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2005-11-21

Some Policy Challenges of a Global Nuclear Renaissance

Clingendael

This 22-page Dutch briefing paper discusses prospects and conditions for a global "Nuclear Renaissance". Prospects are triggered by energy security and climate change concerns, whereas conditions are focussing on building confidence meeting public concerns

Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-08-05

The Critical Decade: Climate Change and Health.

Climate Commission - Australia

This 48-page Australian report explains how the human species is increasingly exposed to climate change and the significant risks to our wellbeing, health and survival

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Climate Change & EnvironmentPosted: 2011-12-02

Innovative Construction Products and Techniques

CLG - UK

A 45-page UK report providing information on innovative construction products and techniques, with particular reference to fire safety

Housing, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-01-08

The HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua New Guinea

CIS

A 20-page Australian issue analysis presents the dimensions of HIV/AIDS infection and its spread in Papua New Guinea

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-02-19

Midterm Evaluation of the Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative

CIHR

A 64-page evaluation of the Canadian governments's Pandemic Preparedness Strategic Research Initiative

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2009-11-14

The Complicated Truth About Sea Level Rise

CICERO

A Norwegian article examining the complexities surrounding sea level rise

Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-12-02

25 Years of Living with HIV/AIDS

Chatham House

A 7-page article addressing the challenges presented by HIV/AIDS

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-04-26

Beyond Aid: Migration as a Tool for Disaster Recovery

CGD

This 4-page US policy brief explores the various legal channels through which the U.S. government could, after future overseas disasters, leverage the power of migration to help limited numbers of people

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Immigration & RefugeesPosted: 2011-06-08

PEPFAR Prevention Push?

CGD

A US blog describing how PEPFAR will orient its approach to treatment, care and prevention and partnerships with country governments in the fight against AIDS

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-12-16

Quantifying Vulnerability to Climate Change: Implications for Adaptation Assistance

CGD

This 53-page US paper quantifies and makes available in an accompanying dataset the vulnerability of 233 countries to three major effects of climate change (weather-related disasters, sea-level rise, and reduced agricultural productivity)

Climate Change & Environment, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-06-30

Consultation Draft Report of the Drug Resistance Working Group

CGD

The 92-page draft report of a working group established to identify practical and feasible ways that donors, multilateral organizations, NGOs, and other actors at the global level could prevent or contain the emergence of drug resistance affecting high‐burden diseases in developing countries through improvements in commonproperty management, information flows, and R&D investments

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-02-01

HIV/AIDS Monitor: Are Funding Decisions Based on Performance?

CGD

This 56-page US report examines how well the largest funders of HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention are linking funding to performance

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2010-05-13

AIDS Treatment in South Asia

CGD

This 34-page working paper uses recent epidemiological data on the extent and rate of spread of HIV/AIDS in South Asian countries and alternative scenarios regarding future government efforts to expand access to AIDS treatment in order to estimate the future need for antiretroviral treatment in South Asian countries and the fiscal burden that their governments will shoulder if they decide to provide or finance all of the needed care.

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2009-03-10

Using Incentives to Prevent HIV Infections

CGD

This 66-page US essay argues that foreign assistance reduce the number of new HIV infections provided that bilateral and multilateral aid organizations get serious about creating incentives for success

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-05-31

How to Pay “Cash-on-Delivery” for HIV Infections Averted: Two Measurement Approaches and Ten Payout Functions

CGD

This 63-page US working paper proposes a measurement strategy to enable a donor to reward a recipient country’s success at HIV prevention, irrespective of the inputs, activities, or who gets the credit

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2010-05-03

The Global AIDS Transition: A Feasible Objective for AIDS Policy

CGD

This 58-page US essay argues that only dramatically improved and transparently measured prevention efforts can stem the AIDS epidemic

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2010-05-19

Disaster Politics

CFR

A US article on the relationship of political systems to disaster mitigation

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Governance & PoliticsPosted: 2010-08-22

The Debate Over Generic-Drug Trade

CFR

An updated US backgrounder examines how policymakers are looking at ways to structure an international drug-trade regime that ensures developing nations' access to medicines, including for so-called lifestyle ailments such as diabetes, without discouraging future research and development efforts by drug companies

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2011-08-09

Tragedy and Opportunity for Haiti

CFR

This US article argues that the desire to move fast and "do something" to alleviate suffering in Haiti must be matched to what is a bitter opportunity to secure a more consistent and lasting commitment to Haiti's political and social stability

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, International DevelopmentPosted: 2010-01-18

Obsolete Pesticides: A Ticking Time Bomb and Why We Have to Act Now

CEPS

This 26-page report calls upon the European Commission to lead and develop an action plan to deal with the threats posed by obselete pesticides

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2009-05-21

Not Doing Enough: Unnecessary Sickness and Death from Cholera in Haiti

CEPR

This 20-page US paper argues that it is not too late to bring the 10-month old cholera epidemic under control and save thousands of lives by ramping up treatment and prevention efforts

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2011-08-24

Model Operational Guidelines for Disease Exposure Control

Center for Strategic and International Studies

This 98-page draft report presents guidelines for protecting the American public against natural and manmade disease outbreaks when medical countermeasures are unavailable

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2005-12-01

The CSIS HIV/AIDS Task Force Delegation to Vietnam

Center for Strategic and International Studies

The 30-page interim report of a US task force delegation, summarizing its major findings and recommendations regarding the HIV/AIDS situation in Vietnam

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-03-14

The Soviet Anti-Plague System

Center for Nonproliferation Studies

A study of the soviet system for controlling deadly endemic diseases and preventing the importation of exotic pathogens from other countries

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2006-05-03

Why Fukushima Was Preventable

CEIP

This 50-page US paper argues that the Fukushima plant would have withstood the tsunami had its design previously been upgraded in accordance with state-of-the-art safety approaches

Energy, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-03-07

Copts' Uphill Battle

CEIP

A US article reviewing the situation of the Coptic community in Egypt

Defence, Terrorism & Security, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2012-03-02

Pakistan After the Floods

CEIP

This US Q&A assesses Pakistan’s response, the country’s aggravated economic problems, the security and political implications, and the slow reaction by foreign donors

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, Economic PolicyPosted: 2010-09-29

Dangerous Offenders

CCJS

The report of a London conference held to discuss the risk management of violent and sexual offenders

Crime, Law & Order, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2006-12-23

Immunization Competencies for Health Professionals

Canadian Immunization Committee

A 58-page Canadian handbook to promote safe and competent practices to achieve higher vaccine coverage rates.

Health, Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2008-12-15

Pandemic Influenza: Scientific Evidence Paper

Cabinet Office - UK

This 72-page UK paper summarizes the work of an expert group analyzing the evidence available on possible measures to reduce the impact of pandemic influenza

Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation, HealthPosted: 2007-11-26

Provision of Scientific and Technical Advice to Strategic Coordinating Groups during a Major Incident

Cabinet Office - UK

This 10-page UK note provides guidance to local responders on the establishment of a scientific and technical advice cell within the multi-agency strategic coordination centre in the event of an emergency

Public Safety & Disaster MitigationPosted: 2007-04-21