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.

中文翻译：

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旅程的现实：学校社会工作者需要了解拉丁裔无证青年的经历

摘要

这项研究采用定性访谈来研究无证青年前往美国的经历。我们研究了抵达时面临的挑战、家里和旅途中的创伤，以及对他们在美国生活的影响。我们的研究结果表明，所有参与者都有影响家庭、教育和日常功能的创伤经历。学校社会工作者可以很好地帮助无证青少年解决这些创伤经历，并且可以通过创造安全的学习空间和在适应新文化的同时使用健康的应对策略来提高他们的情绪稳定性。