Rise Seen in Asylum Denial Rates
TRAC Reports, Inc. (August 2014)
A brief report about the rise in denial rates of asylum claims.
Read Full ReportNo Childhood Here: Why Central American Children are Fleeing Their Homes
Elizabeth Kennedy, American Immigration Council (July 2014)
This report explores the causes of child migration and the effects of child deportation, focusing on the following questions: What drives these children to flee their homes? What causes their parents to put them and their life’s savings in the hands of smugglers? What happens if they fail to reach the U.S.?
Read Intro & Summary Read Full ReportDramatic Surge in the Arrival of Unaccompanied Children Has Deep Roots and No Simple Solutions
Migration Policy Institute (June 13, 2014)
The amount of unaccompanied children arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border has dramatically increased. While it is clear to the Obama administration, policymakers and the country as a whole that something needs to be done, there are no simple solutions to address the complex factors that are pushing unaccompanied children to come to the U.S.
Read ArticleA Treacherous Journey: Child Migrants Navigating the U.S. Immigration System
Center for Gender and Refugee Studies (February 2014)
This comprehensive report includes recommendations for reform consistent with recognized principles of child protection based in practical experience, and litigating cases with potential to set improved standards applied in children’s cases.
The report urges lawmakers to reform the U.S. immigration system for migrant children who are coming to our borders with surging frequency.
Human Rights of Migrants and Other Persons in the Context of Human Mobility in Mexico
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (December 2013)
This report explores the situation of migrant persons and others in Mexico, as well as of those who defend migrants’ human rights, including the homicides, kidnappings, disappearances, acts of sexual violence, human trafficking, migrant smuggling, discrimination, and the detention of migrants without due process and judicial protection.
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Almost There: Unaccompanied Alien Children, Immigration Reform and a Meaningful Opportunity to Participate in the Immigration Process
Wendy Shea, Assistant Professor of Legal Analysis & Writing, Southern University Law Center (December 2013)
This article outlines the current state of the law pertaining
to representation for unaccompanied children, traces the complex
immigration process, assesses current needs and practices, and advocates for guaranteeing representation for this vulnerable population on a legal and economical basis.
A Profile of the Modern Salvadorian Migrant
U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (December 2013)
The information gathered in this study is intended to help improve the situation of migrants by informing policy makers, government officials, and civil society organizations about the issues and challenges from the migrant perspective. Additionally, the findings of the study aim to facilitate more effective communication regarding perceptions of migrants and the migration process.
Read the Full StudyMission to Central America: The Flight of Unaccompanied Children to the United States
Committee on Migration of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (November 2013)
This report documents the November 16-23, 2013 trip of a delegation from Migration and Refugee Services of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (MRS/USCCB) to
southern Mexico and Central America to explore and understand the situation of
unaccompanied children and youth fleeing from the region.
Characteristics of Risk, Maltreatment, and Mental Health Needs Among Latino Children of Immigrants in the Child Welfare System
Alan J. Dettlaff, PhD, MSW; Jane Addams College of Social Work; University of Illinois at Chicago (March 2013)
A presentation from the 23rd Annual Latino Family Institute, Illinois Department of Children and Family Services describing research and findings about the characteristics of risk, maltreatment, and mental health needs among Latino children of immigrants in the child welfare system.
View PresentationFalling Through the Cracks: The Impact of Immigration Enforcement on Children Caught Up in the Child Welfare System
American Immigration Council (December 2012)
This article highlights the unique challenges that federal and state immigration enforcement actions pose to child well-being and family unity, including the repercussions for children and families involved in the child welfare system.
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