For example, among adult Darfuri refugees living in camps in Chad, levels of distress were more closely correlated with basic needs and concerns about safety than with war traumas.
Table 5 shows that only the PEACE scales associated with social/environmental aspects of peace (Safety, Basic Needs, and Group Cohesion) were significantly different across these two groups.
In addition to basic needs and continued follow-up, increased safety and predictability, were described as important building blocks to have increased control over their life.
Maslow's theory is that basic needs (physiological and safety) must be met before higher needs (belonging/love, self-esteem, and meeting one's potential ) can be attained.
Communities of color are redefining safety -- safety for us means investment in our basic needs and less police.
Situating child protection within the nested social ecologies of families, communities, and the larger political, cultural and historical context, the SAFE model examines interrelatedness among four core domains of children's basic needs and rights: Safety/freedom from harm; Access to basic physiological needs and healthcare; Family and connection to others; Education and economic security [ 57].
While somewhat smaller in magnitude, statistically significant correlations were also noted between the SOS-10 and Basic Needs, Safety, and Group Cohesion Scales.
The first response lies in addressing the most basic needs; safety and shelter, clean water and food, sanitation and emergency healthcare.
As a protective factor, families provide basic needs, provide safety and security and are a source of material and psychological support.
Some of the pet projects, totaling millions of dollars, are nice ideas that many of us would applaud when the treasury is full and our basic needs for safety and service are met.
