Date of Award
6-2020
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Thomas Davis
Abstract
Unaccompanied minors from Central America and Mexico have endeavored treacherous journeys to enter the United States for many decades. In recent years, there has been an influx of unaccompanied minors fleeing their native country and arriving at the United States border as a result of poverty, violence, limited prospects and to reunify with their parents. Unaccompanied minors have witnessed and faced adversities, sometimes causing various mental health problems. Providing services to a vulnerable population like unaccompanied minors from Latin America can be challenging. This study explores Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) social workers’ perceived confidence in working with unaccompanied minors. This study employs an exploratory design and compile qualitative data by interviewing DCFS social workers. The researcher evaluated perceived level of confidence among social workers utilizing thematic analysis. Research findings were compelling and will have significant implications for social work literature, social work programs and policies impacting unaccompanied minors.
Recommended Citation
Duarte, Crystal, "ENTERING THE UNITED STATES FROM CENTRAL AMERICA AND MEXICO: SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH UNACCOMPANIED MINORS" (2020). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1027.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1027