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Apr 30
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New Survey Shows Coronavirus Crisis Puts Wellbeing of Young Children and Parents at Risk

By | In the News

New Survey Shows Coronavirus Crisis Puts Wellbeing of Young Children and Parents at Risk

The Children’s Partnership (April 30, 2020)

Several child advocacy organizations conducted a survey for 600 parents of children ages 0-5 throughout California. Results showed that families are forced to make concessions in terms of food and health appointments since the pandemic started. Furthermore, nearly 3 out of 4 parents are worried about their child’s social, emotional, and cognitive development and nearly all parents would like to access their child’s doctor via tele-health appointments but only 18% have the ability to do so.

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Apr 29
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Rep. Matt Gaetz Unveils Legislation to Deport All Illegal Immigrants During a Pandemic

By | In the News

Rep. Matt Gaetz Unveils Legislation to Deport All Illegal Immigrants During a Pandemic

Adam Shaw, Fox News (April 29, 2020)

The Protect American Nationals During Emergencies by Mitigating the Immigration Crisis Act (PANDEMIC) was introduced on Tuesday. If passed, this act would require the government to deport undocumented immigrants in the United States when there is a communicable disease pandemic.

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Apr 28
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The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

By | Federal Policy, Immigration Relief, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

The History and Future of Gender Asylum Law and Recognition of Domestic Violence as a Basis for Protection in the United States

Deborah Anker, ABA Journal (April 28, 2020)

Anker details the history and development of the United States’ gender asylum law. Through a series of court decisions, the U.S. considered survivors of domestic violence a particular social group under the United Nations definition of a refugee. Jeff Sessions challenged this in 2018 and eliminate protections for women seeking asylum. This continues to be challenged in court.

Apr 22
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Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

By | COVID-19, Federal Policy, Highlighted Resources, Law/Policy Highlight, Legal/Law

Trump’s Executive Order on Halting Immigration Due to COVID-19

CNN Politics (April 22, 2020)

This article includes the full executive order that President Trump recently signed. This executive order temporarily halts immigration to the U.S. and suspends new immigrant visas to the United States for 60 days.

Apr 03
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U.S. Latinos Among Hardest Hit by Pay Cuts, Job Losses Due to Coronavirus

By | Highlighted Resources, Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight

U.S. Latinos Among Hardest Hit by Pay Cuts, Job Losses Due to Coronavirus

Jens Manuel Krogstad, Ana Gonzalez-Barrera, & Luis Noe-Bustamante, Pew Research Center (April 3, 2020)

This research brief shows that Latinos in the United States have either suffered a job loss or pay cut or have had someone in their household suffer a job loss or pay cuts due to COVID-19.

Apr 03
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Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic

By | Child Well-Being, COVID-19, Highlighted Resources, Practice, Practice Highlight, Youth & Families

Ways to Promote Children’s Resilience to the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jessica Dym Bartlett & Rebecca Vivrette, Child Trends (April 3, 2020)

This practice resources highlights ways that parents and caregivers can promote children’s resilience to the COVID-19 pandemic to help protect them from the trauma that can ensue which affects their development and well-being.

Apr 03
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Hirono, Harris, Chu, Grijalva, Correa Introduce Legislation to Provide Critical Assistance to Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19

By | In the News

Hirono, Harris, Chu, Grijalva, Correa Introduce Legislation to Provide Critical Assistance to Vulnerable Communities Impacted by COVID-19

Mazie K. Hirono (April 3, 2o20)

The Coronavirus Immigrant Families Protection Act was introduced by Hirono, Harris, Chu, Grijalva, and Correa. If passed, this act will ensure that immigrants have access to forms of relief, and it will temporarily change certain immigration policies.

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Apr 01
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Webinar: LGBTQ Asylum Seekers: Acceptance, Compassion, and Values-Based Therapy for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

By | Opportunities

Webinar: LGBTQ Asylum Seekers: Acceptance, Compassion, and Values-Based Therapy for Refugees and Asylum-Seekers

Khashayar Farhadi Langroudi, Matthew D. Skinta, & Nadine Nakamura, APA Division 44: Society for the Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity (May 20, 2020)

This webinar will discuss challenges that LGBTQ refugee and asylum seekers face, the role that psychologists have in working with this population, and intersectional treatment perspectives.

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Apr 01
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Do States’ Immigrant Family Policies Improve the Health of Children of Immigrants?

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight, State Policies

Do States’ Immigrant-Friendly Policies Improve the Health of Children of Immigrants?

Heather Koball & Seth Hartig, National Center for Children in Poverty  (April, 2020)

This study investigated the impact of immigrant-friendly policies on health outcomes for children of immigrants. The study found that in states with sanctuary policies and where undocumented immigrants could access driver licenses children’s preventative health outcomes improved.

Apr 01
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The COVID-19 Pandemic is Straining Families’ Abilities to Afford Basic Needs

By | COVID-19, Immigrant Families Research, Research, Research Highlight

The COVID-19 Pandemic is Straining Families’ Abilities to Afford Basic Needs: Low-Income and Hispanic Families the Hardest Hit

Michael Karpman, Stephen Zuckerman, Dulce Gonzalez, & Genevieve M. Kenney, Urban Institute (April, 2020)

The Urban Institute surveyed adults across the country to understand the impact of COVID-19 and found that low-income and people of color have been hit the hardest.

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