Multicultural-Social Justice Leadership Strategies: Counseling and Advocacy with Immigrants

Authors

  • Rita Chi-Ying Chung George Mason University
  • Fred Bemak George Mason University
  • Tomoko Kudo Grabosky Shippensburg University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33043/JSACP.3.1.86-102

Keywords:

Immigrants, Refugees, Forced migration, Undocumented persons, Multicultural, Social justice, Advocacy

Abstract

Immigration in the United States has been steadily increasing. Accompanying the largest influx of migrants into the U.S. during the past 20 years have been stereotypes and myths about immigrant populations. Growing concern about the shifting demographics has resulted in political debates on immigration, discrimination, hate crimes, and escalating controversy about undocumented people, all of which has caused strong proponents for and strong opponents against stringent migrant policies and legislation. Changing demographics, policies, and falsehoods about migrants have led to increased mental health concerns within the migrant groups that require counselors and psychologists to understand and effectively work with the unique needs of migrants in culturally responsive ways. This article dispels some of the myths about immigrants and provides examples of culturally responsive interventions specifically targeting the distinctive experiences of migrant populations. Recommendations on advocacy activities and strategies for this group are also provided.

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Published

2011-04-01

How to Cite

Chung, R. C.-Y., Bemak, F., & Grabosky, T. K. (2011). Multicultural-Social Justice Leadership Strategies: Counseling and Advocacy with Immigrants. Journal for Social Action in Counseling & Psychology, 3(1), 86–102. https://doi.org/10.33043/JSACP.3.1.86-102

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