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Expected Immigration Policies Under a Second Trump Administration and Their Health and Economic Implications

By | Deportation, Federal Policy, Immigration Enforcement, Law & Policy, Law/Policy Highlight, Public Charge

Expected Immigration Policies Under a Second Trump Administration and Their Health and Economic Implications

Drishti Pillai & Samantha Artiga, Kaiser Family Foundation (November 21, 2024)

This issue brief reviews the anticipated immigration policies of President-elect Trump’s 2nd administration and the potential economic and health consequences.

Children on the Move: Core Skills and Knowledge for Social Workers and Para Social Workers

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

Children on the Move: Core Skills and Knowledge for Social Workers and Para Social Workers

International Social Service – USA (November 2024)

This training package is designed for social and para-social workers who support Children on the Move. The curriculum addresses the unique needs of children in refugee, internal displacement and international migration contexts.

From Congregate to Community-Based Care: Strengthening Reunification and Support of Unaccompanied Children

By | Child Well-Being, Detention, Foster Care, Immigrant Youth, Language Issues, Research, Trauma, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

From Congregate to Community-Based Care: Strengthening Reunification and Support of Unaccompanied Children

Lauren Heidbrink, Women’s Refugee Commission (October 30, 2024)

This report and advocacy brief detail the findings of a study examining family reunification policies and practices for unaccompanied children in federal custody and provide recommendations related to the care environment, ORR family finding and placement procedures, and follow-up supports for reunited families.

Handcuffed, Pushed, and Afraid: immigrant children share terrifying experiences while in Border Patrol custody

By | Detention, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Enforcement, Research, Safety, Trauma, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Handcuffed, Pushed, and Afraid: Immigrant children share terrifying experiences while in Border Patrol custody

Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project (September 2024)

This report summarizes hundreds of complaints by unaccompanied immigrant children of physical and verbal abuse and lack of hygiene products and medical care while in U.S. Border Patrol custody.

Learning Brief: Serving Diverse Refugee & Immigrant Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Populations

By | Culture: Issues & Competencies, Immigrant Youth, Immigration Relief, Language Issues, Practice, Practice Highlight, Social Work, Social Workers

Learning Brief: Serving Diverse Refugee & Immigrant Youth & Young Adult (YYA) Populations

International Rescue Committee (September 25, 2024)

This learning brief for service providers working with youth and young adult (YYA) immigrants reviews YYA experiences, immigration statuses and opportunities, and best practices for creating culturally and linguistically accessible programs.

Insights for clinical providers and community leaders: Unaccompanied immigrant children’s mental health includes caregiver support.

By | Child Well-Being, Immigrant Youth, Research, Research Highlight, Unaccompanied Minors, Unaccompanied Minors Research

Insights for clinical providers and community leaders: Unaccompanied immigrant children’s mental health includes caregiver support

Johanna Creswell Báez et al., Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal (September 6, 2024)

This study interviewed UCs, their caregivers, healthcare professionals, mental health providers, and community leaders in Houston, Texas to understand the lived experience and mental health needs of UCs and their caregivers.

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