ABSTRACT
Bali terrorist attack, the recommendations are primarily aimed at agencies that plan for the aftermath of such an attack; however, they can be generalised and used by agencies involved in planning for any type of complex emergency. The Bali disaster revealed the strength of human spirit and resilience and the willingness of people and countries to help each other in times of extreme distress. Terrorist attacks challenge and disrupt this state of stability. As a result, in emergencies there is a 'complex interplay between protection threats and issues of mental health and psychosocial wellbeing'. Human capacity is described by the Psychosocial Working Group (PWG) as 'the physical and mental needs of the community members, their existing skills and knowledge and their household livelihoods'. The PWG framework provides an opportunity to assess and evaluate the effectiveness of disaster responses. As survivors and their relatives have essential insights into disaster response, they should be invited to participate in post-disaster assessment teams.
