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Jan 05
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CICW Research Workgroup: SSWR 29th Annual Conference Presentations

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CICW Research Workgroup: SSWR 29th Annual Conference Presentations

Members of the CICW Research Workgroup will be presenting the following oral paper, symposium, and roundtable at the SSWR 29th Annual Conference.

Oral Paper: Building the Capacity of Social Service Systems to Serve Unaccompanied Immigrant Transitional Age Youth (TAY) during the Precarious Transition to Adulthood & Illegality

  • Author: Kristina Lovato, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of California, Berkeley, CA
  • Date & Time: Friday, January 17, 2025: 5:30 PM-7:00 PM (PT)
  • Location:Columbia, Level 4 (Sheraton Grand Seattle)

Roundtable: Immigration Policy in the Wake of the 2024 Election: Impacts to Immigrant Communities and Finding a Path Forward

  • Organizer: Kristina Lovato, PhD, University of California, Berkeley
  • Date & Time: Thursday, January 16, 2025: 3:15 PM-4:45 PM (PT)
  • Location: Columbia, Level 4 (Sheraton Grand Seattle)
  • Speakers/Presenters: Tatiana Londoño, MSSW, PhD, University of California, Los Angeles; Kerri Evans, PhD, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Robert Hasson, PhD, Providence College, Wendy Cervantes, Center for Law & Social Policy and Cindy Liou, Esq, Kids in Needs of Defense

Symposium: The Importance of Parents’ Wellbeing, Parenting, and Other Family Practices in the Current Socio-Political Immigration Context

  • Symposium Organizer: Maryam Rafieifar, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington
  • Date & Time: Friday, January 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (PT)
  • Location:Seneca, Level 4 (Sheraton Grand Seattle)
  • Discussant:Robin Hernandez-Mekonnen, PhD, Stockton University
  • Presenting Authors:
    1. Tatiana Londono, MSSW, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of California, Los Angeles
      Impact of Migration Trauma Exposure on Parent-Child Relationships Among Families from the Northern Triangle of Central America
    2. Cheryl Aguilar, PhD Candidate, Smith College
      What about the Parents? Exploring the Impact of Immigration Separation and Reunification on the Wellbeing and Sense of Self of Central American Parents
    3. Maryam Rafieifar, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Texas at Arlington, Hui Huang, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Arlington, and Catalina Canizares Escobar, PhD, New York University
      Parenting Stress in Immigrant Families: Roles of Social Support and Household Dynamics
    4. Kelechi Wright, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Houston
      Immigrant Perspectives on the Nature of How Child Welfare Prioritizes Culture and Family
    5. Morgan Pardue-Kim, PhD Candidate; Kerri Evans, PhD, Assistant Professor; Celene Viveros Garces, Research Team Member; and Melissa Edmondson Smith, PhD, Associate Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore.
      Former Unaccompanied Refugee Minors’ Experiences As Parents: A Collaborative Approach
Jan 02
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The Impact of a Broken Immigration System on U.S. Students and Schools

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research Highlight

The Impact of a Broken Immigration System on U.S. Students and Schools

Patricia Gándara, Lucrecia Santibañez, Jongyeon Joy Ee, & Julieta Rico; UCLA’s Center for the Transformation of Schools, Latino Policy and Politics Institute, and Civil Rights Project (December 4, 2023)

This research brief explores the the harmful consequences of immigration enforcement actions on Latinx children of undocumented immigrants and provides policy and practice recommendations to support immigrant students and their families.

Jan 02
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“In Whose Best Interests? Comparing Children’s Treatment in Immigration Court and in Child Protection Hearings in Minnesota: Similar Issues Without the Relevant Tools or Best Interests Standard”

By | Child Welfare System Research, Immigrant Youth, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors

“In Whose Best Interests? Comparing Children’s Treatment in Immigration Court and in Child Protection Hearings in Minnesota: Similar Issues Without the Relevant Tools or Best Interests Standard”

Susan Schmidt, Journal on Migration and Human Security (November 14, 2024)

This article compares the treatment of children in immigration court with the treatment of children in child protection proceedings in Minnesota, highlighting a prioritization of federal government interests over children’s best interests.

Jan 02
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“We Need to Take Away Children”: Zero Accountability Six Years After “Zero Tolerance”

By | Family Separation, Immigrant Families Research, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Research Highlight

“We Need to Take Away Children”: Zero Accountability Six Years After “Zero Tolerance”

Michael Garcia Bochenek, Human Rights Watch (December 16, 2024)

This new report provides an in-depth look into the consequences of the first Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy, and finds that the resulting forcible family separations were an intentional, targeted policy choice despite knowledge of the inevitable human suffering.

Jan 02
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Criminalizing Immigration: The Influence of SB 4, Texas’s Regressive State Deportation Law

By | Deportation, Immigration Enforcement, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law, State Policies, State Policy

Criminalizing Immigration: The Influence of SB 4, Texas’s Regressive State Deportation Law

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (October 22, 2024)

This report reviews Texas’ punitive deportation law SB4 and its harmful consequences and identifies copycat policies being pursued by other states across the country.

Jan 02
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Affordable Care Act Eligibility for Special Immigrant Juveniles and Other Immigrant Children

By | Legal/Law, Practice, Practice Highlight, Youth & Families

Affordable Care Act Eligibility for Special Immigrant Juveniles and Other Immigrant Children

Kids in Need of Defense (December 4, 2024)

In November 2024, many young immigrants became eligible to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Exchanges. This FAQ reviews common questions around eligibility for the ACA for Special Immigrant Juveniles and other immigrant children.

Jan 02
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Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

By | Immigration Enforcement, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Workers, Toolkits, Handbooks, Guides & Books, Youth & Families

Step-by-Step Family Preparedness Plan

Immigrant Legal Resource Center (November 20, 2024)

This toolkit provides guidance on creating a Family Preparedness Plan, which is a critical tool for immigrant families to prepare for immigration-related emergencies. It addresses topics like childcare options in the event of an absent parent, where to find trusted immigration services, and know your rights information. It includes guidance for families regardless of immigration status as well as for undocumented and/or mixed status families.

Jan 02
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ACLU and NYCLU File Amicus Brief in Support of Father Challenging the Termination of His Parental Rights

By | In the News

ACLU and NYCLU File Amicus Brief in Support of Father Challenging the Termination of His Parental Rights

ACLU (December 3, 2024)

The ACLU and the New York Civil Liberties Union have filed an amicus brief with the New York State Court of Appeals challenging the termination of a father’s parental rights and addressing issues of race, national origin, and disability discrimination in child welfare proceedings, especially in cases where non-English speaking parents face communication barriers.

Jan 02
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Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals

By | In the News

Trump plans to scrap policy restricting ICE arrests at churches, schools and hospitals

Julia Ainsley & Didi Martinez, NBC News (December 11, 2024)

Reports indicate that the incoming Trump administration will rescind longstanding policy which prohibits ICE from conducting immigrant enforcement operations in “sensitive locations,” such as hospitals, schools, and other places where children gather.

Jan 02
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US border facilities for migrant children are improving but still need work, court monitor says

By | In the News

US border facilities for migrant children are improving but still need work, court monitor says

Valerie Gonzalez, Associated Press (December 17, 2024)

A new report indicates improvements to hygiene, food and medical care in US Border Patrol holding facilities, but found that Border Patrol agents routinely separate children from adult relatives during their time in custody.

Jan 02
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U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: “How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy”

By | In the News

U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary: “How Mass Deportations Will Separate American Families, Harm Our Armed Forces, and Devastate Our Economy”

Children’s Defense Fund (December 19, 2024)

This Statement for the Record details many of the harmful potential consequences of the Trump administration’s proposed mass deportations, including harm to families and the economy.

Jan 02
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Trump Is Banned From Separating Families at the Border Again. Will He Fight It?

By | In the News

Trump Is Banned From Separating Families at the Border Again. Will He Fight It?

Brian Bennett, Time (November 25, 2024)

Despite an eight-year ban that prohibits the US government from separating families at the border for purposes immigration deterance, resulting from a settlement in relation to the first Trump administration’s zero tolerance policy, advocates anticipate potential challenges by the incoming Trump administration.

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