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Diane Elmore Borbon1, Elizabeth Tant Blackmon1, Nctsn Unaccompanied Children Task Force2
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Duke University School of Medicine.
Psychological Trauma : Theory, Research, Practice and Policy
|September 21, 2023
Summary
This initiative provided trauma-informed mental health services to unaccompanied children (UC) and separated families. Lessons learned can inform future practices and policies for migrant children.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Mental Health Services
- Migration Studies
Background:
- Significant increase in unaccompanied children (UC) arriving in the U.S.
- UC face trauma in home countries, during migration, and upon resettlement.
- Need for trauma-informed mental health services for this vulnerable population.
Purpose of the Study:
- Describe a congressionally-funded initiative for trauma-informed mental health services.
- Identify facilitators and barriers in working with UC and separated children.
- Offer lessons learned for future practice and policy development.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative interviews with grantees.
- Survey administered to grantees.
- Analysis of services provided to youth and families.
Main Results:
- 1,195 youth and families served across 11 states (Dec 2018-Sep 2019).
- Served diverse populations including UC, asylees, and immigrants speaking 16 languages.
- Services included direct care, provider training, community partnerships, and resource development.
Conclusions:
- Initiative provided valuable trauma-informed mental health services.
- Identified facilitators and barriers to effective service delivery.
- Lessons learned can guide future trauma-informed practices and policies for migrant children and families.
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