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2.1. The Migration Paradigm: Stages of Migration and Associated Experiences of Adversity and Trauma Professionals of any discipline that work with immigrant children should adopt a strengths-based approach to demonstrate understanding of children’s resilience and avoid characterizing them as victims. With that said, it is also important to recognize that many children fleeing to the US have been witnesses or survivors of violence and other forms of trauma.
In this unique inquiry into clinicians’ perceptions of the health effects of US immigrant detention, clinicians attributed acute or worsening medical conditions in their patients to delayed access to appropriate medical care, poor living conditions and lack of access to medications while in custody. Concerns regarding mental health conditions and access to care were particularly prevalent.
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