Description
Book SynopsisThis handbook provides a review of promising practices and strategies facilitating immigrant integration, especially in new settlement areas. The purpose of this handbook is to foster a constructive approach to newcomers and community change.
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Table of Contents Chapter 2 Acknowledgements Chapter 3 Preface Chapter 4 1 Immigrants in New Settlement Areas: A Portrait Chapter 5 2 Integration Challenges in New Settlement Areas Chapter 6 3 Communication is Key: Enhancing English Language Proficiency of Adult Immigrants Chapter 7 4 Addressing economic needs: vocational training, re-credentialing, and micro-enterprise Chapter 8 5 Dreaming about Education: Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Students Chapter 9 6 Facilitating Immigrant Access to Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care Chapter 10 7 Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Immigrants Chapter 11 8 Community Development Chapter 12 9 Cultural and Religious Heritage Preservation Chapter 13 10 Legal Assistance and Community Security Chapter 14 Conclusions Chapter 15 Bibliography Chapter 16 Contacting the promising practices Chapter 17 Contacting the Georgetown team
