Search Results - "SALAS, Lorraine"
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Mexican Adolescents’ Education and Hopes in an Anti-Immigrant Environment: The Perspectives of First- and Second-Generation Youth and Parents
Published in Journal of family issues (01-03-2016)“…This study examines consequences of recent policy changes on the lives of Latino adolescents from the perspective of Latino youth and adults. The sample…”
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The mental health status of Latino children in the public child welfare system: a look at the role of generation and origin
Published in Child & family social work (01-11-2011)“…ABSTRACT As the number of Latino children in public child welfare continues to grow, it is necessary to understand how their mental health is faring. The paper…”
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ESTAMOS TRAUMADOS: THE EFFECT OF ANTI-IMMIGRANT SENTIMENT AND POLICIES ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF MEXICAN IMMIGRANT FAMILIES
Published in Journal of community psychology (01-11-2013)“…This study examines the effects of immigration legislation on Mexican immigrant families’ health and mental health. Focus groups were completed with youth and…”
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U.S. Immigration Policy and Immigrant Children's Well-being: The Impact of Policy Shifts
Published in Journal of sociology and social welfare (01-03-2011)“…America is built upon a history of immigration; yet current immigration policy and anti-immigrant sentiment negatively affect the vulnerable population of…”
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Intended and unintended consequences of the employer sanction law on Latino families
Published in Qualitative social work : QSW : research and practice (01-11-2012)“…This study examined the consequences of the Legal Arizona Workers Act (LAWA) on the lives of Latino families. Twenty-six Mexican immigrants participated in…”
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Critical Theory: Pathway from Dichotomous to Integrated Social Work Practice
Published in Families in society (01-01-2010)“…Social work is rich in ideologies and traditions. One of our defining characteristics has been that we struggle with dichotomies. The focus of this article…”
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Mexican immigrant mothers and the promotion of cultural values in the second generation
Published 01-01-2007“…This dissertation explores the cultural values of first generation Mexican immigrant mothers and how they evolve with acculturation. Secondly, it empowers…”
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Youths of Mexican Descent of the Southwest: Exploring Differences in Ethnic Labels
Published in Children & schools (01-01-2009)“…Knowledge of the factors that influence youths' choice of racial or ethnic labels would help us understand intragroup diversity, suggest ways in which school…”
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