National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT)

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• What is NACCT?
• About NACCT
• NACCT Meetings
• Contact Us

• What is NACCT?

The objective of the National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism (NACCT) as specified in the legislation is to assess and provide recommendations for Health and Human Services Secretary Tommy Thompson regarding:

• The preparedness of the health care system to respond to bioterrorism as it relates to children.
• Needed changes to the health care and emergency medical service systems and emergency medical services protocols to meet the special needs of children.
• Changes, if necessary, to the National Strategic Stockpile under section 121 of the Public Health Security and Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Act of 2002 to meet the emergency health security of children.

This committee is charged with preparing a report to Secretary Thompson, within one year, containing its recommendations and other information he may request. (more about Thompson & HHS)

NACCT Recommendations to the Secretary of HHS

• About NACCT

• Bill Summary & Status for the 107th Congress
  To improve the ability of the United States to prevent, prepare for, and respond to bioterrorism and other public health emergencies.
  Dec 11, 2001
• Guidelines for Focus Areas - March 6, 2003 (88 KB/4 pages)
  Word (64 KB/3 pages)
  The objective of the National Advisory Committee, as specified in the Legislation, is to provide, by June 6, 2003, a report to Health and Human Services Secretary Thompson that will assess and provide recommendations

• NACCT Meetings

• Meeting Minutes - May 21, 2003 (398 KB/35 pages)
  Word (201 KB/35 pages)
• Meeting Agenda - May 21, 2003 (105 KB/1 page)
  Word (37 KB/1 page)
• Meeting Minutes - April 30, 2003 (321 KB/29 pages)
  Word (153 KB/29 pages)
• Meeting Agenda - April 30, 2003 (68 KB/2 pages)
  Word (32 KB/2 pages)
• National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, Conference Call Meeting
  In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following Federal advisory committee conference call meeting...
  April 7, 2003
• National Advisory Committee on Children and Terrorism, Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Meeting
  In accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the following Advisory Committee meeting.
  March 6, 2003
• Membership Roster - March 6, 2003 (70 KB/2 pages)
  Word (34 KB/2 pages)
• Federal Consultants - March 6, 2003 (64 KB/1 page)
  Word (28 KB/1 page)
• Federal Advisors - March 6, 2003 (98 KB/3 pages)
  Word (42 KB/3 pages)
• Meeting Agenda - March 6, 2003 (91 KB/5 pages)
  Word (52 KB/5 pages)

• Contact Us

The public is invited to make comments on any aspect of the work of the NACCT. We welcome your participation:

Public Comments (nacct@cdc.gov)

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Related Resources

• CDC HealthyYouth: Terrorism
  From the CDC Division of Adolescent & School Health
• News Release: Statement by Tommy G. Thompson Secretary of HHS Regarding Report of the NACCT
  (June 16, 2003)
• Pediatric Preparedness for Disasters and Terrorism A National Consensus Conference
  (204 KB/56 pages)
  Executive Summary 2003
  Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
• American Academy of Pediatrics
  (AAP) and its member pediatricians dedicate their efforts and resources to the health, safety and well-being of all children.
• The Department Of Health And Human Services
  The United States government's principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services, especially for those who are least able to help themselves.
• Bioterrorism Preparedness Act includes funding for mental health - APA Online
  The federal government is not only preparing the nation for the physical repercussions of a possible bioterrorism attack.

• Other Resources:

• National Child Traumatic Stress Network
• Bioterrorism Bill With Clinton Child Protection Provisions To Be Signed Into Law
• Children's Health Fund
• National Association of Children's Hospitals (N.A.C.H.)
• The National Center for Children Exposed to Violence (NCCEV)