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The Criminalization of Immigration: Value Conflicts for the Social Work Profession

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: This article examines the impact of the criminalization of immigration on non-documented immigrants and the profession of social work. To meet its aims, the article explores the new realities for undocumented immigrants within the context of globalization. It then assesses the criminal justice and homeland security responses to undocumented immigrants, also referred to as the criminalization of immigration. It subsequently explores the ethical dilemmas and value discrepancies for social workers that are implicated in some of these responses. Finally, it presents implications for social workers and the social work profession.

Source: The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare

DOI: 10.15453/0191-5096.3654

Authors: Rich Furman, Alissa R. Ackerman, Melody Loya, Susanna Jones, Nalini Negi

Institutions: University of Washington Tacoma, West Texas A&M University, Long Island University, University of Maryland, Baltimore, University of Maryland, College Park

Language: English

Topic: Immigration Law and Human Rights

Subfield: Urban Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse