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Immigration

Documented and undocumented immigrants and refugees constitute 12% to 15% of the U.S. population. Immigration is going to continue, and this population will continue to grow (due to globalization, wars)

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Immigration

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  1. Documented and undocumented immigrants and refugees constitute 12% to 15% of the U.S. population. Immigration is going to continue, and this population will continue to grow (due to globalization, wars) Little systematic attention has been given to CLINICAL PRACTICE, RESEARCH, TRAINING, AND ADVOCACY with this population Immigration

  2. Two groups: Clinical work and advocacy Research and training 4 co-leaders Approximately 40 working group members Working Group Members

  3. Lack of systematic research with immigrants and refugees Lack of training in research process, methodology, paradigms Lack of understanding of time needed to conduct research with refugees and immigrants (e.g., community access, trust) Lack of multidisciplinary collaborations Lack of training in counseling psychology programs (e.g., supervisors, students, psychologists in community) with regard to competency, ethics, working with interpreters, understanding boundaries, GLBT) Major Issues Discussed

  4. Lack of training in bilingual and international Need for greater understanding of range of outreach practices to engage communities Need for collaboration among mental health, law, medical and other related professionals Understanding of complexities of immigrant and refugee populations (different pathways, trauma, legal status, special needs) with respect to delivery of psychological services (assessment practices) Training of interpreters who understand process psychological intervention and training psychologists to work with interpreters Exploring technology to increase access to services (e.g., telehealth) Major Issues Discussed

  5. TCP Major contributions Books and textbooks (K-12, undergraduate, graduate) Development of practice guidelines in working with immigrants and refugees Creating Network for Immigration Research, Training and Practice (resources website) Policy briefs to APA, funding agencies, legislature, UN (e.g., flexibility of code of ethics, insurance reimbursement) Collaboration with divisions in APA, other professional organizations, and other national associations dealing with immigrants and refugees Development of a logo to indicate “immigrant/refugee friendly” service provider Goals/Outcomes for Future

  6. Formation of network of resources (website) Formation of task groups to work on major contribution, book proposals, policy briefs, practice guidelines, etc. Solicit APA support for interdivisional collaborations, lobbying and task force creation Seek international collaborations, multidisciplinary collaborations Next Steps & Opportunities for Involvement

  7. Dr. Oksana Yakushko, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, oyakushko2@unl.edu Dr. Maria Prendes-Lintel, Contact Information for Getting Involved

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