The reality of a journey: what school social workers need to know about the experiences of Latinx undocumented youth
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-2023
Abstract
This study used qualitative interviews to look at the experiences of undocumented youth’s journey to the United States. We examined challenges faced upon arrival, trauma at home and on the journey, and the impact on their life in the U.S. Our findings indicate that all participants had traumatic experiences that impacted family, education, and daily functioning. School social workers are well-placed to assist undocumented youth in addressing these traumatic experiences and can be paramount to increasing their emotional stability by creating safe spaces to learn and to use healthy coping strategies while adjusting to a new culture.
Recommended Citation
Chavez, B., Lucio, R., Villarreal Sosa, L., & Vaquera, E. (2023). The reality of a journey: what school social workers need to know about the experiences of Latinx undocumented youth. Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work, 32(4), 223-234. https://doi.org/10.1080/15313204.2021.1964121
Publication Title
Journal of Ethnic & Cultural Diversity in Social Work
DOI
10.1080/15313204.2021.1964121
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