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From Theory to Practice: Applying Current Research in Systems-Based Risk Management to Camp Safety 

presented at the International Camping Fellowship, International Camping Congress

Tarragona, Spain: October 4, 2023

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From the presentation From Theory to Practice: Applying Current Research in Systems-Based Risk Management to Camp Safety

Part I

Slide Presentation 1

Part II

Self-Assessment: Conformity of Risk Management Infrastructure to Risk Management Models, Theories, and Systems-informed Design

Instructions for taking the self-assessment:  

  1. Click the link above to navigate to the survey.

  2. Fill in your name and the name of your organization.

  3. Answer each question be selecting a response from the drop-down menu:  Fully Met, Partially Met, Not Met, or Not Relevant.

  4. Cick the "Submit" button to submit your responses.

  5. Click the "Download PDF" button at the bottom of the results page to save a copy of your self-assessment results to your device.

Slide Presentation 2

Other resources that may be of interest:

Viristar Risk Management risk management training

Risk Management for Outdoor Programs: A Guide to Safety in Outdoor Education, Recreation and Adventure textbook

Viristar Risk Management Services flyer

Viristar education program development resources

Viristar wilderness medicine training

Viristar blog with additional resources for camps

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