Human Services Initiative

This MPI initiative focuses on a range of immigration issues affecting children, families, and health- and human services programs and policies in the United States, with particular attention to refugees, asylum seekers, unaccompanied minors, and the children of immigrants. The initiative produces research, policy analysis, private convenings, public events, and technical assistance to support thoughtful policy and program design.

Host/Institute: Migration Policy Institute
Critical dates (if applicable): 2017-Present
Location (city, country): United States
Link to initiative home page: https://www.migrationpolicy.org/programs/human-services-initiative

Research, commentary, and multimedia activities available on initiative home page.

The views expressed are those of the author/s, and are not attributable to the host organisations of the Resettlement.Plus website.

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Summary of Escaping the Deterrence Trap: Key Building Blocks for a Better Migration System
This policy brief discusses the need for migration policies beyond deterrence, emphasizing flexibility,...
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Reflections on the GRSI CSO Global Sponsorship Summit
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