Telling the Immigrant Stories (Poster 58)

• In Event: AERA Poster Session Seven
  In Poster Session: Youth Teams in Education Research Poster Session

Abstract

Abstract: The purpose of this bilingual qualitative study is to document and center the experiences of immigrant youth and their families while also exploring ideas of immigration reform from those directly impacted by immigration policies. The increasing numbers of migrant deaths on the Mexican and U.S. border is a humanitarian crisis that needs to be addressed. Our rationale for this study is to understand why, despite the increased numbers of migrant deaths on the border, there have not been any changes to immigration policies. Our research questions are as follows: 1) Why do so many immigrants die every year as they migrate to the U.S. and 2) How can we change the laws to prevent these deaths from continuing happening? We use semi-structured interviews to explore the experiences of immigrants and the direct impacts of immigration policies on our everyday lives.

Authors

• Enrique Aleman, Trinity University
  Presenting Author

• Lisa Mendoza Knecht, Trinity University
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• Mario Herrera
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• Skarleth Elvir Betancourth, Youth Teams in Education Research
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• Kimberlyn Salvador Avilez, Youth Teams in Education Research
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