Terrorism response strategies and the recovery process vary according to the scope of damages and the implications of the methods used in the terror attacks. However, the first step of the recovery process involves carefully evaluating and assessing the implications of the attacks and potential hazards of the aftermath (Perrone, 2022). For example, an attack constituting chemical agents might have far-reaching effects, obligating an evacuation of individuals from the affected areas. Moreover, it might result in implications that overwhelm the resources available in a particular community. In addition, it is crucial to liaise with humanitarian organizations, well-wishers, and others who can offer help and resources to alleviate individuals’ issues and spearhead their development (Iskandar et al., 2022). Working in teams and including everyone, including the victims of the terror attacks in the planning and execution of initiatives toward recovery will yield better results and help to speed up the process.
The aftermaths of terror attacks leave people confused and several systems disrupted. Hence, the key issues that a respondent may face during the recovery initiatives include deteriorated population health, limited resources, psychological trauma, and high rates of disease due to disrupted healthcare systems and service delivery. Terrorist groups aim at harming their victims physically and psychologically (Christ et al., 2021). Thus, the implications of their activities can adversely affect people’s mental conditions by giving them increased perceptions of insecurity. Moreover, disrupted healthcare networks limits service delivery and increase the prevalence of disease in the community (Iskandar et al., 2022). Therefore, the affected population may experience high rates of communicable diseases with limited medical resources. Similarly, resource unavailability can create barriers to the effectiveness of the process. As a result, it is crucial to acknowledge and plan for these limitations due to the strain they introduce to recovery.
Faith plays a major role in encouraging individuals to struggle with adversities as it assures the feeling of hope. Therefore, stakeholders should take advantage of religious effects to motivate individuals toward building. Faith-based organizations work with several non-profit and non-governmental organizations to address humanitarian crises. Thus, they are in a better position to alleviate individuals suffering by responding to the immediate needs of the population, which may include housing, food and shelter, and psychological counseling (Anwar & Sumpter, 2022). Faith-based organizations also have numerous resources in the community. Therefore, they can partner with social organizations and the government to ensure that everyone receives the appropriate assistance whenever required. Enhancing individuals’ faith and working with faith-based organizations can empower people and inspire them to preserver through their issues as they sort out the best solutions.
The Bible shares several verses and words of encouragement to individuals suffering through atrocities, either curried out by others or due to unfortunate events like terrorism. As a result, ministers can use these verses to inform individuals that the Lord is with them and will heed their call in their time of need. In the Bible, it is written that The Lord is a stronghold for oppressed people, especially in times of trouble (English Standard Version Bible, 2001, Psalm 9:9). Therefore, it is important to constantly remind individuals that they will not perish because they are going through tough times. Instead, they should be more resilient, hope for better outcomes in the future, and trust in the Lord to deliver on his promise. Subsequently, they will be willing to strive and make positive changes for the rest of their lives.
References
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Christ, G. H., Kane, D., & Horsley, H. (2021). Grief after terrorism: Toward a family-focused intervention. In Grief and Bereavement in Contemporary Society (pp. 203-221). Routledge.
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Iskandar, N., Rahbany, T., & Shokor, A. (2022). Healthcare and terrorism: the Lebanese experience.Disaster medicine and public health preparedness, 16(3), 1073-1076. Web.
Perrone, G. (2022). Response and Recovery in the Event of CBRN Terrorism. In International Law and Chemical, Biological, Radio-Nuclear (CBRN) Events (pp. 141-155). Brill Nijhoff. Web.