Crisis Response Journal

When can we talk frankly about climate change?

Christine Jessup contends that all of us need to play our part in adapting to climate change for our survival, and that it is time to talk openly and honestly about the challenges of the 21st century - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 15, Issue 1)

Is a total rethink our moral responsibility?

Christine Jessup speaks to Greg Mullins, former Commissioner of Fire and Rescue New South Wales, to learn more about his thoughts on the recent bushfires, climate change and extreme weather - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 15, Issue 1)

Crime or terrorism: What's in a name?

With today’s upsurge in extremely violent attacks on soft targets around the world, it is important not to rush to blame ‘terrorism’ for all violent acts in society, contends Christine Jessup - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 12, Issue 1)

• Security
• Terrorism

No more bandaids: call for sustainable life practices

Christine Jessup calls for a paradigm shift in how society faces global crises, saying that the concept of mitigation is outdated and that we need to think bigger, change our risk levels and accept lifestyle change over short-term political expediency - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 11, Issue 4)

• Resilience

Is humanity the collateral damage of terror?

Governments and societies should react in a measured manner to incidents such as the Martin Place siege in Sydney, says Christine Jessup, who contends that our instinctive reactions, categorisations and actions may not be the most constructive method of prevention - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 10, Issue 3)

• Comment
• Extremism & Radicalisation
• Terrorism

Cubism, camouflage and fish looking for new bedfellows

Disaster management has evolved from pitching in to help in an emergency, to a public service with heavy, bureaucratic and coordinated systems, writes Christine Jessup who says it is time to innovate our way to more meaningful community involvement - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 8, Issue 3)

Now that the flames are out

In anticipation of CRJ’s more detailed coverage of the February wildfires in Australia, Christine Jessup explores some of the societal and emergency management issues that these tragic blazes have raised - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 5, Issue 3)

• Comment

Changing approaches to emergency management

Faced with a rapidly changing world, Christine Jessup asks whether we can sustain our traditional practices in emergency management - Written by Christine Jessup. (Volume 5, Issue 2)