Description
Book SynopsisExploring in depth the journeys migrant youth take through the UK legal and care systems, this book contributes new thinking, from a social justice perspective, on migration and human rights for policy, practice and future research.
Trade Review“The aspirations, experiences and trajectories of unaccompanied young migrants are at the core of this important edited collection which includes some of most knowledgeable experts in the field.” Nando Sigona, University of Birmingham
“This important and timely book provides a comprehensive analysis of current challenges related to forced migration, from the perspective of unaccompanied children and youths’ subordinated position, while also emphasising their resilience.” Anna Lundberg, Linköping university
Table of ContentsForeword ~ Lord Alf Dubs Introduction ~ Sue Clayton, Anna Gupta and Katie Willis Section 1: Framing the youth migration debate Migration regimes and border controls: the crisis in Europe ~ Katie Willis and Sue Clayton Dilemmas and conflicts in the legal system ~ Sheona York and Richard Warren Caring for and about unaccompanied migrant youth ~ Anna Gupta Section 2: Exploring migrant youth identities Preface: Voices of separated migrant youth ~ Sue Clayton Narrating the young migrant journey: themes of self-representation ~ Sue Clayton From individual vulnerability to collective resistance: responding to the emotional impact of trauma on unaccompanied children seeking asylum ~ Gillian Hughes Spaces of belonging and social care ~ Louise Drammeh 'Durable solutions’ when turning 18 ~ Lucy Williams Section 3: International perspectives A relational approach to unaccompanied minor migration, detention, and protection in Mexico and the US ~ Mario Bruzzone and Luis Enrique González-Araiza Unaccompanied migrant youth in the Nordic countries ~ Hilde Lidén Life (forever) on hold: unaccompanied asylum seeking minors in Australia ~ Kim Robinson and Sandra M. Gifford Conclusion ~ Sue Clayton, Anna Gupta and Katie Willis
