The Keep Families Together Act is recently proposed legislation to end the Trump Administration’s policy of separating families at the border. The bill promotes family unity by prohibiting DHS officials from separating children from their parents, except in extraordinary circumstances.
Based on the analysis of independent medical experts, this 72-page report, examines the 15 “Detainee Death Reviews” ICE released from December 2015 through April 2017.
This resources explains the Trump administration’s “zero tolerance” policy and provides information about the ramifications for family separation as well as policy recommendations.
Immigration detention is growing at an unprecedented rate despite more humane, cost-effective alternatives that ensure due process. In May 2017, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was funded to maintain detention levels of over 39,000 detention spaces each day. This resource highlights alternatives to detention, with special attention to when, why, and how these alternatives should be used.
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.
Decades of research on child development tells us that children develop best in the context of safe, supportive, nurturing relationships. This article explores this knowledge in the context of family separation due to immigration enforcement.
Many people are aware that immigration agents aren’t supposed to arrest and apprehend people at places like schools, hospitals, and churches. It’s less widely known that early childhood programs are also protected.
Read MoreThis brief first describes specific aspects of current US immigration policies. It then reviews the empirical literature to describe the effects of deportation on the individual, families, and the broader community.
Read More
The Center for Gender & Refugee Studies is asking advocates nationwide to raise their voices to ensure our nation upholds protections for asylum seekers. Along with several allies, they have just released an action toolkit that includes sample social media posts and graphics, as well as a template press release/op-ed that can be tailored to align with your individual or your organization’s mission.
Read MoreThis webinar by Princeton AlumniCorps and Appleseed explored trauma and mental health in immigrant and refugee communities, including the impacts of the political climate on mental wellness and the generational impact of chronic stress on immigrant families.
View Webinar
© 2026 CICW.