15.4 Legal Issues Facing Unaccompanied Minors, Asylum Seekers, and Mixed Status Families

Unaccompanied minors and families with mixed status must navigate a complex legal system. For child and adolescent psychiatrists to be fully equipped to help their patients through these challenges, assess their mental health needs, and provide needed treatment, they must understand the impact of immigration legislation on these vulnerable populations and the specific legal hurdles they face.
Source: Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Source Type: research