Trauma in the American asylum process: Experiences of immigrant families under the migrant protection protocols.
Alfonso MercadoAmanda C VentaFrances R MoralesAmanda PalominLuz M GarciniMichelle A SilvaMelanie M Domenech RodríguezPublished in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2022)
Families arriving to the United States have experienced significant trauma, separation, and loss before and during their journey. Interactions with an unprepared and overwhelmed immigration system further compromises their psychological well-being. It is imperative that first-person narratives inform policy that addresses their complex needs and protects their human rights. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved).