A Survey of Ethical Issues in Disaster Research

Saturday, 8:30-10:00 a.m., Interlocken C

The very nature of disaster research requires work in severely traumatized communities, therefore discussions of ethics in hazards research are critical. After surveying existing ethical approaches to disaster research, this session will explicitly discuss outstanding ethical issues.

What are researchers taking from communities versus contributing? To what extent should researchers reflect the diversity of the communities they research? What are the implication of issues of power between researchers and vulnerable communities? This session will conclude with a discussion of the potential for enhancement of ethical standards for post-disaster research.

Lori Peek, Moderator
Colorado State University

Kristina Peterson, Panelist
University of New Orleans

RoseMarie Perez Foster, Panelist
University of Colorado Natural Hazards Center

JoAnne DeRouen, Panelist
University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Kate Browne, Panelist
Colorado State University

Nicole Dash, Panelist
University of North Texas