Labor Exploitation of Unaccompanied Children
Kids in Need of Defense (September 13, 2023)
This fact sheet reviews the issue of labor exploitation of unaccompanied children and how this issue can be addressed.
Protecting Access to Education for Unaccompanied Children A Resource for Families and Educators
U.S. Dept of Justice Civil Rights Division, U.S. Dept of Education Office for Civil Rights (June 2023)
This fact sheet highlights challenges in access to education for unaccompanied children, explains where caregivers can go for help, and outlines responsibilities for public schools.
Report on Homeland Security for Children Fiscal Year 2023 Report to Congress
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (September 2023)
This report describes DHS’s efforts to review and incorporate feedback from organizations representing the needs of children, and addresses the identification and protection of unaccompanied minors and family detention.
Utterly Alone in Court: How Unaccompanied Minors’ Lack of Access to Appointed Counsel Falls Short of Domestic, International, and Biblical Standards
Elizabeth Gilbert, Journal of Global Justice and Public Policy (June 27, 2023)
This paper explores the lack of a right to government-funded counsel for unaccompanied minors in immigration proceedings via a comparison of the U.S. immigration system with those of Germany, Italy, and Greece.
The Impact of the Asylum Ban on Children Seeking Safety in the United States
Kids in Need of Defense (May 2023)
This policy brief outlines the negative implications of the Biden administration’s new asylum rule for children seeking safety in at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Central American Minors (CAM) Program
Andrew Craycroft, Immigrant Legal Resource Center (June 27, 2023)
This practice advisory reviews the Central American Minors Program, including the initial application process and subsequent re-parole applications.
Children on the Move: A Guide to Common Definitions and Terms
Kids in Need of Defense (May 5, 2023)
This list of terms reviews the legal definitions of a child and related terms to assist in understanding key concepts of domestic and international immigration protections and systems relevant for children.
Strengthening Medical and Mental Health Services for Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities
Jonathan Beier, Karla Fredricks, & Courtney Mosley, Migration Policy Institute (April 24, 2023)
This webinar discusses findings from a recent study on unaccompanied children’s access to medical and mental health services after release from federal custody, highlighting barriers to care and recommendations to strengthen and improve access to these services for UCs. Audio, video, and Powerpoint slides are available and detailed results can be found in the new report A Path to Meeting the Medical and Mental Health Needs of Unaccompanied Children in U.S. Communities.
The Secure the Border Act’s Catastrophic Implications for Unaccompanied Children
Kids in Needs of Defense (May 4, 2023)
This policy brief outlines the negative repercussions of the proposed Secure the Border Act for unaccompanied children.
Care or Control? Reexamining the immigration system in place for youth and children
Migration Center, University of South Carolina (May 5, 2023)
This webinar reviews key policies, programs, and services that impact migrant youth and their families, including conditions in countries of origin, pathways from detention to sponsor release, community integration, and deportation.
