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Integration into a new setting: how do children integrate following their trafficking experience and what can we learn from work with other populations regarding integration? 11 th October 2012. Integration in a time limited space for asylum seeking young people. Ravi KS Kohli - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Integration into a new setting: how do children integrate following their
trafficking experience and what can we learn from work with other populations
regarding integration?
11th October 2012
Integration in a time limited space for asylum seeking young people.
Ravi KS KohliProfessor of Child WelfareUniversity of Bedfordshire
Key Questionswhat are we learning about the barriers and
challenges to integration for separated children seeking asylum in the UK?
what are some of the strategies that can support the integration of children into a new setting?
Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking ChildrenSomeone who is (or looks as if they are) under 18
years of age.
Separated from parents or other adult relatives or guardians.
Making an asylum application in their own right.
Needs the protection of welfare services in the country of asylum while their claim is examined and settled.
Refugees in the World in 201025.2 million displaced.10.55 million refugees.4.62 million children.
Mostly from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia.Major host countries: Pakistan, Iran, Syria, Germany, Jordan,
Kenya, Chad, China, USA, UK.In UK 3.84 refugees per 1000 people.
15,500 unaccompanied child applicants in 69 countries.1,717 unaccompanied child asylum applicants in the UK.
17 or under: Initial decisions 2005-2010
Total Numbers: 15,045
Discretionary Leave: 10,500
Refused: 2,885
Refugee Status: 1,540
Humanitarian Protection: 95
Anonymity
‘Thin’ Stories
A labelled identity
Restricted movement
Sanctuary
citizenship
fellowship
Kinship
linking roots and shoots
house and ‘home’
‘Thick’stories
Choosing to move
EducationMoneyStatus
The Scottish Guardianship Service A Guardian is someone who accompanies children and young people when they claim asylum or are trafficked and are cared for by health, education and welfare services.
A Guardian will help a child or young person to be actively involved in decisions that affect their life and to get the help they need, when they need it.
A Guardian is on the child's side, can explain what is happening to them, will listen to their views and experiences and speak up for them when needed. A Guardian will also help a child or young person to plan their future, whether in the UK or elsewhere.
A Guardian is...
By their side
On their side
As they arrive, stay or leave.
Intended Focus of Work
WelfareScottish
Guardianship Service
Each separated young person has a significantly improved experience of the immigration and welfare
processes.
To develop a child-centred model of practice that:1. promotes interagency working and
2. provides better information upon which to base immigration decisions
Year 1: Young People’s ViewsThe young people feel positive about ‘their’
Guardians: friends, family members, trusted and reliable companions, trouble-shooters, connectors, diary organisers and guides. They helped reduce bewilderment and loneliness.
Guardians offer clarity, kindness, repetition, de-briefing, constancy and companionship, trust, elasticity and ‘sense-making’ in a difficult world.
She endures with me…
Domains of Guardianship Working
Social work
Health
Education
Accommodation
Lawyers
Scottish Guardianship
Service
UKBA
Friends
Project work
Dancing
Arts & crafts
Social Activities
AsylumSeeker Refugee
Child or adult?Age disputed Bogus
Unaccompanied ForeignTrafficked Victim
Businessman Accountant Footballer Chef
Billionaire Nurse President BasketballPlayer
SupportTimeCompanionshipConstancy and endurance.Bringing everyday life back.DignitySupporting ambitions for safety,
belonging and success.
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