Honors Theses
Date of Award
Spring 5-9-2020
Document Type
Undergraduate Thesis
Department
Social Work
First Advisor
Tess Lefmann
Second Advisor
Steven Soifer
Third Advisor
Matthew Hall
Relational Format
Dissertation/Thesis
Abstract
As immigration becomes a primary focus in legislation, social workers face the challenge of how to best serve their immigrant clients despite tough enforcement policies. Mass worksite raids have become a common tactic in the endeavor to limit undocumented immigration. However, there is much evidence showing that immigration raids can have a detrimental effect on individuals and communities. The purpose of this study was to compare the impacts of the most recent immigration raids in five cities throughout Mississippi in order to develop implications for social work practice. Interviews were conducted with key community organizers following the August raids. The results showed that the impact of the immigration raids on Mississippi communities were very similar to the research conducted in cities where similar raids took place. Using evidence from the interviews and past research, ten implications for social work practice were drawn. Further research should include a longitudinal design to fully understand how worksite raids can impact individuals and communities.
Recommended Citation
Chance, Amy, "Mississippi Immigration Raids: Implications for Social Workers" (2020). Honors Theses. 1365.
https://egrove.olemiss.edu/hon_thesis/1365
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