Parish Perspectives

Introduction

The purpose of this project is to identify 10 each people from Terrebonne and Plaquemines parishes to participate in a Disaster Resilience Leadership Forum. The Forum will address important issues facing the Parish with regarding to the consequences of the BP Oil catastrophe and other challenges and opportunities faced in the future. 

Why?

We hope that the Forum will provide an additional voice for the citizens in the Parish. The Forum and follow-up interviews will be videotaped and made available on this web site. 

Who do I contact if I have questions about the study?

We will be happy to answer any question you have about this study. If you have further questions about this study, want to voice concerns or complaints about the research or if you have a research-related problem, you may contact the principal investigator, Charles Figley at 504-862-3473 (Email: figley *at* tulane.edu). If you would like to discuss your rights as a research participant, discuss problems, concerns, and questions; obtain information; or offer input with an informed individual who is unaffiliated with the specific research, you may contact the Tulane University Human Research Protection Office at 504-988-2665 or email at irbmain@tulane.edu.]

What’s the Tulane University Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy (DRLA) and Forum?

DRLA is dedicated to understanding how wise leadership can lead to better recovery from disasters such as hurricanes and industrial accidents. The DRLA Forum is a way for local leaders to share their perspectives with fellow leaders in order to improve the quality of life for their community.