The Impact of Immigration Enforcement Threat on Latino Children and Communities

Explore the profound impact of immigration enforcement threats on Latino children and communities in this webinar presented by the Society for Research in Child Development. Gain insights from Drs. R. Gabriela Barajas-Gonzalez and Cecilia Ayón as they discuss their Social Policy Report, which applies a community violence framework to understand how uncertainty and fear regarding familial safety adversely affect Latino children in immigrant households. Delve into research conducted in California and New York City, examining the effects on various systems including family functioning, peer networks, schools, and child development. Learn about implications for working with immigrant communities and hear perspectives from elementary school teachers and social workers. Discover innovative approaches, such as workshops combining mental health support and legal information for mothers in NYC. Understand the complex interplay between immigration policies, anti-immigrant rhetoric, and child development in the United States.