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What will this webinar cover? Approximately two million newcomers who hold a bachelor’s degree or higher are either unemployed or underemployed in the U.S., according to the Migration Policy Institute. This underutilization not only represents a significant loss of human capital but also underscores the need for programmatic solutions designed to support internationally educated newcomers […]
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Register in advance for this roundtable HERE After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing instructions for joining the roundtable. What will this roundtable cover? Feeling overwhelmed by the challenges of refugee service work? Staying up to date with best practices and finding practical support can be tough—but it doesn’t have to be. Join […]
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What will this webinar cover? Many communities lack culturally informed mental health services tailored to newcomers. Even when such services exist, barriers like stigma, language access, transportation, and time constraints limit client access. Mainstream mental health services often prioritize those with severe symptoms and have long waitlists. Psychosocial groups at resettlement offices or community locations […]
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This keynote is part of Confluence: Bridging the Gap between Technology and Resettlement. Switchboard and the University of Utah proudly present an engaging event at the University of Utah Marriott Library and campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. This session will explore how gamification and digital tools can enhance learning outcomes and support research initiatives […]
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What will this webinar cover? Throughout their resettlement journey, unaccompanied refugee minors (URMs) often face events and traumatic experiences that may negatively impact their ability to form and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with caregivers and peers. These disruptions can have lasting negative effects on their cognitive, emotional, and social development. This webinar will delve into […]
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WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR COVER? Newcomer youth, particularly unaccompanied youth (i.e., arriving without a biological parent or legal guardian), typically experience trauma with long-term mental health impacts throughout their migration journeys. There are multi-system factors and players involved in the resettlement of unaccompanied Afghan minors (UAMs), specifically those that arrived from Afghanistan to the U.S. […]
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What will this webinar cover? Ethnic community-based organizations (ECBOs) and state refugee offices often share the same mission: welcoming refugees and supporting them in their integration into the country. For this reason, it is critically important that they work together to provide the best possible services to their communities. However, given the sensitive and complex […]
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What will this webinar cover? Navigating the American education system is a significant challenge for newcomer families and the advocates who support them. For families with children who have, or may have, a disability, this process is even more complex. Newcomer families may be reluctant to pursue special education services for fear their children may […]
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WHAT WILL THE WEBINAR COVER? Adjusting to caregiving norms in American culture during resettlement can be daunting for newcomer families. Many children and caregivers may experience culturally-specific stigma and discomfort around sensitive topics, making certain “difficult conversations”—about mental health, puberty, substance use, discrimination, and other issues—even more stressful. Regardless of their cultural background, caregivers often […]
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What will this roundtable discussion cover? This virtual roundtable will feature a conversation among legal representatives who have represented Afghan asylum seekers. These experts will address three common challenges that sometimes arise during the affirmative asylum process: They will explain what a sworn statement is and what it could mean for a client’s case. They […]