An Examination Of The American Response To Terrorism: Handling The Aftermath Through Crisis Intervention

Keywords

Aftermath of september 11; Bioterrorism; Crisis management; Crisis training; Stress management; Terrorism; Terrorist attacks

Abstract

The United States has never seen terrorist attacks such as those experienced on September 11, 2001. Following the attacks, many individuals have struggled with how to best address the vulnerabilities of American society relating to terrorist activity. Bioterrorism mirrors conventional terrorism because it is designed to affect a large number of people, can be implemented with no warning, and fear in the population. The chapter identifies several issues that can affect the previously open nature of the American lifestyle with impending threats of biological warfare. It aims to present a brief overview of America’s policy on terrorism stressing the application of Albert Roberts’ seven-stage model of crisis intervention as one means to address the growing fears of the American public. Roberts has presented a seven-stage crisis intervention model that includes: assessing lethality and safety needs; establishing rapport and communication; identifying the major problems; dealing with feelings and providing support; exploring possible alternatives; formulating an action plan, and providing follow-up.

Publication Date

1-1-2017

Publication Title

War on Terrorism

Number of Pages

53-66

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315234403-4

Socpus ID

85082289550 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85082289550

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