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ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0199019258
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0199019250
Author: Miu Chung Yan, Uzo Anucha

Working with Immigrants and Refugees examines the issues and processes that help, hinder, or obstruct the settlement experiences of newcomers to Canada. This contributed volume explores major challenges commonly faced by immigrants and refugees, especially those newcomers whose race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or position as an asylum seeker makes them particularly vulnerable. The text offers critical analysis of challenges and issues alongside practical suggestions and insights to ensure students are fully prepared to work with immigrants and refugees.

Part I: Conceptualizing and Theorizing Human Services Practice with Immigrants and Refugees
Chapter 1: Theories of Migration
Chapter 2: Immigration Policy in Canada
Chapter 3: Building a Practice System for Working with Immigrants and Refugees: The SSLD Approach
Chapter 4: Building Inclusive and Welcoming Communities for Immigrants and Refugees
Part II: Major Challenges of Immigrants and Refugees
Chapter 5: The Labour Market and Immigrants
Chapter 6: Immigrants and Physical and Mental Health
Chapter 7: Immigrants and Refugees: Housing and Homelessness
Part III: Human Services Practice with Vulnerable Immigrant and Refugee Groups
Chapter 8: Working with Immigrant Women and Families
Chapter 9: Social Work Practice with Immigrant and Refugee Men
Chapter 10: The Well-Being of Children from Immigrant Families
Chapter 11: The Well-Being of Youth from Immigrant and Refugee Families
Chapter 12: Social Work Practice with Older Immigrants
Chapter 13: The Well-Being of Immigrants with Disabilities
Chapter 14: Social Work with LGBTQ Newcomers
Chapter 15: Working with Asylum Seekers