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Jun 09
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Language competence in forensic interviews for suspected child sexual abuse.

By | Child Abuse/Neglect Prevention, Child Maltreatment, Child Welfare System Research, Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Language Issues, Research, Research Highlight, Trauma

Language competence in forensic interviews for suspected child sexual abuse.

Lisa A. Fontes and Amy C. Tishelman, Child Abuse and Neglect (June 2016)

Forensic interviews with children for suspected child sexual abuse require meeting children “where they are” in terms of their developmental level, readiness to disclose, culture, and language. In this qualitative study, 39 U.S. child forensic interviewers and child advocacy center directors discussed their experiences, practices, and opinions regarding interviews with children and families who are not native speakers of English. Recommendations for practice and further research are included.

Jun 09
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Call for Submissions!

By | Opportunities

Call for Submissions! 

Child Welfare Journal

The Child Welfare Journal is looking for articles that extend knowledge in any child/family welfare or related service; on any aspect of administration, supervision, casework, group work, community organization, teaching, research, or interpretation; on any facet of interdisciplinary approaches to the field; or on issues of social policy that bear on the welfare of children and their families. The deadline is rolling.

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Jun 08
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One Year Later: Immigrant Trauma and How to Deal with It

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Family Separation, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Enforcement, Legal Professionals, Legal/Law, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Trauma

One Year Later: Immigrant Trauma and How to Deal with It

The Immigrant Learning Center (ILC) (November 2017)

This is a webinar conducted by legal experts, social workers, educators and social service providers coming together to explain the impact of trauma faced by immigrants, how immigration policies have changed this over the year, and best practices to work with clients facing this trauma.

Jun 08
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Otherhood

By | Child Well-Being, Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Parenting, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers, Youth & Families

Otherhood

Rupa Shenoy, Public Radio International (May 2018)

Otherhood, a podcast from Public Radio International (PRI), was created by experienced journalist Rupa Shenoy, who worked with many immigrant children and developed interests in learning about their unique stories and perspectives. Otherhood is a platform to share different stories of first and second-generation immigrants. Episode are available free of charge on Apple podcasts.

 

Jun 08
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How Child Separation Is Normally Done

By | In the News

How Child Separation Is Normally Done

Josh Michtom, Slate.com (June 8, 2018)

Aside from the few standout cases that make the news, we seldom hear about child-removal proceedings, which take place behind closed doors and affect almost exclusively the very poorest among us. But it’s worth looking at how the system works to understand just how extraordinary the government’s current actions have been in these cases.

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Jun 08
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Exclusive: Nearly 1,800 families separated at U.S.-Mexico border in 17 months through February

By | In the News

Exclusive: Nearly 1,800 families separated at U.S.-Mexico border in 17 months through February

Mica Rosenberg, Reuters (June 8, 2018)

Nearly 1,800 immigrant families were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border from October 2016 through February of this year, according to a senior government official, as President Donald Trump implemented stricter border enforcement policies.

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Jun 08
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US immigration officials can now deport hosts of migrant children

By | In the News

US immigration officials can now deport hosts of migrant children

Tim Henderson, Stateline.org (June 8, 2018)

A new federal policy will allow federal agents to investigate, and possibly arrest and deport, families who step up to host children found at the border. It’s the latest in a series of enforcement actions by the Trump administration intended to discourage a new surge in unauthorized immigrants.

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Jun 06
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Federal Court Allows ACLU Challenge to Proceed in Case Against Trump Administration’s Family Separation Practice

By | Law/Policy Highlight

Federal Court Allows ACLU Challenge to Proceed in Case Against Trump Administration’s Family Separation Practice

American Civil Liberties Union (June 6, 2018)

 A federal judge ruled that the American Civil Liberties Union’s challenge to the Trump administration’s practice of forcibly separating asylum-seeking parents and young children can proceed.

Jun 06
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New U.S. rule will make it harder for immigrant children to reunite with families, advocates fear

By | In the News

New U.S. rule will make it harder for immigrant children to reunite with families, advocates fear

Daniela Silva, NBC News (June 6, 2018)

The proposed Department of Homeland Security rule, which is expected to go into effect after the public comment period ends on Thursday, would allow immigration authorities to examine the criminal background and legal status of anyone who steps forward to sponsor unaccompanied migrant children — usually parents or close relatives already in the U.S. — as well as any other adults living in their home. The rule would also allow Immigration and Customs Enforcement to collect biometric data, such as fingerprints, of the sponsors and other adults in the home.

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