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Integration in a time limited space for asylum seeking young people. Ravi KS Kohli

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

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Integration in a time limited space for asylum seeking young people. Ravi KS Kohli

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  1. 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

  2. Integration in a time limited space for asylum seeking young people. Ravi KS Kohli Professor of Child Welfare University of Bedfordshire

  3. Key Questions • what 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?

  4. Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children • Someone 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.

  5. Refugees in the World in 2010 • 25.2 million displaced. • 10.55million 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 69countries. • 1,717 unaccompanied child asylum applicants in the UK.

  6. 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

  7. A labelled identity house and ‘home’ Anonymity fellowship ‘Thin’ Stories ‘Thick’ stories linking roots and shoots Choosing to move citizenship Restricted movement Kinship Education Money Status Sanctuary

  8. 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.

  9. A Guardian is... By their side On their side As they arrive, stay or leave.

  10. Intended Focus of Work Each separated young person has a significantly improved experience of the immigration and welfare processes. Welfare Asylum Scottish Guardianship Service To develop a child-centred model of practice that: promotes interagency working and provides better information upon which to base immigration decisions

  11. Year 1: Young People’s Views • The 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…

  12. Domains of Guardianship Working Lawyers UKBA Friends Social work Scottish Guardianship Service Project work Health Dancing Education Arts & crafts Accommodation Social Activities

  13. Child or adult? Age disputed Asylum Seeker Bogus Refugee Victim Trafficked Unaccompanied Foreign

  14. Businessman Accountant Footballer Chef Billionaire Nurse President Basketball Player

  15. Support • Time • Companionship • Constancy and endurance. • Bringing everyday life back. • Dignity • Supporting ambitions for safety, belonging and success.

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