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New Immigrants, Changing Communities

Best Practices for a Better America

Edited by Elzbieta M. Gozdziak and Micah N. Bump

This book is a product of research stemming from a multiyear project conducted by Elzbieta M. Gozdziak and Micah N. Bump for the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University. The project studied immigration integration in areas that had no recent experience with foreign-born newcomers and the information presented within this book builds upon this by identifying and reviewing promising practices and strategies that facilitated immigrant integration. Gozdziak and Bump include descriptions of the most effective approaches as well as an analysis of challenges within resettlement programs. By highlighting successful initiatives in newcomer communities it seeks to assist stakeholders in their decision-making processes.

As newcomer-related issues are complex and solutions are rarely "one-size fits all," the programs described here are unique responses to particular issues in individual communities, and they may not be an exact fit for other communities with similar problems. The book is not a cookbook or a blueprint that can be applied anywhere and everywhere. Rather, it is meant as inspiration and motivation for trying out new strategies. Successful practices discussed in this book include: programs facilitating English language acquisition, access to culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate health care services, access to vocational training and higher education opportunities, community development, microenterprise, creation of homeownership opportunities for immigrants, and efforts to ensure safety of newcomers. It is the hope of the authors that many practitioners—including service providers, community leaders, representatives of local governments, and donors both public and private—will find this book useful.
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Lexington Books
Pages: 134 • Trim: 6½ x 9½
978-0-7391-0634-1 • Hardback • May 2008 • $113.00 • (£87.00)
978-0-7391-0637-2 • Paperback • May 2008 • $54.99 • (£42.00)
978-1-4616-3388-4 • eBook • May 2008 • $52.00 • (£40.00)
Subjects: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Social Science / Emigration & Immigration, Social Science / Human Services
Elzbieta M. Gozdziak is research director and editor of International Migration, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University.
Micah N. Bump is a research associate for the Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University.
Chapter 1 Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Acknowledgements
Chapter 3 Preface
Chapter 4 1 Immigrants in New Settlement Areas: A Portrait
Chapter 5 2 Integration Challenges in New Settlement Areas
Chapter 6 3 Communication is Key: Enhancing English Language Proficiency of Adult Immigrants
Chapter 7 4 Addressing economic needs: vocational training, re-credentialing, and micro-enterprise
Chapter 8 5 Dreaming about Education: Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Students
Chapter 9 6 Facilitating Immigrant Access to Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care
Chapter 10 7 Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Immigrants
Chapter 11 8 Community Development
Chapter 12 9 Cultural and Religious Heritage Preservation
Chapter 13 10 Legal Assistance and Community Security
Chapter 14 Conclusions
Chapter 15 Bibliography
Chapter 16 Contacting the promising practices
Chapter 17 Contacting the Georgetown team

New Immigrants, Changing Communities

Best Practices for a Better America

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • This book is a product of research stemming from a multiyear project conducted by Elzbieta M. Gozdziak and Micah N. Bump for the Institute for the Study of International Migration at Georgetown University. The project studied immigration integration in areas that had no recent experience with foreign-born newcomers and the information presented within this book builds upon this by identifying and reviewing promising practices and strategies that facilitated immigrant integration. Gozdziak and Bump include descriptions of the most effective approaches as well as an analysis of challenges within resettlement programs. By highlighting successful initiatives in newcomer communities it seeks to assist stakeholders in their decision-making processes.

    As newcomer-related issues are complex and solutions are rarely "one-size fits all," the programs described here are unique responses to particular issues in individual communities, and they may not be an exact fit for other communities with similar problems. The book is not a cookbook or a blueprint that can be applied anywhere and everywhere. Rather, it is meant as inspiration and motivation for trying out new strategies. Successful practices discussed in this book include: programs facilitating English language acquisition, access to culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate health care services, access to vocational training and higher education opportunities, community development, microenterprise, creation of homeownership opportunities for immigrants, and efforts to ensure safety of newcomers. It is the hope of the authors that many practitioners—including service providers, community leaders, representatives of local governments, and donors both public and private—will find this book useful.
Details
Details
  • Lexington Books
    Pages: 134 • Trim: 6½ x 9½
    978-0-7391-0634-1 • Hardback • May 2008 • $113.00 • (£87.00)
    978-0-7391-0637-2 • Paperback • May 2008 • $54.99 • (£42.00)
    978-1-4616-3388-4 • eBook • May 2008 • $52.00 • (£40.00)
    Subjects: Political Science / Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Social Science / Emigration & Immigration, Social Science / Human Services
Author
Author
  • Elzbieta M. Gozdziak is research director and editor of International Migration, Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University.
    Micah N. Bump is a research associate for the Institute for the Study of International Migration, Georgetown University.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Chapter 1 Table of Contents
    Chapter 2 Acknowledgements
    Chapter 3 Preface
    Chapter 4 1 Immigrants in New Settlement Areas: A Portrait
    Chapter 5 2 Integration Challenges in New Settlement Areas
    Chapter 6 3 Communication is Key: Enhancing English Language Proficiency of Adult Immigrants
    Chapter 7 4 Addressing economic needs: vocational training, re-credentialing, and micro-enterprise
    Chapter 8 5 Dreaming about Education: Enhancing Educational Opportunities for Immigrant Students
    Chapter 9 6 Facilitating Immigrant Access to Culturally Sensitive and Linguistically Appropriate Health Care
    Chapter 10 7 Creating Homeownership Opportunities for Immigrants
    Chapter 11 8 Community Development
    Chapter 12 9 Cultural and Religious Heritage Preservation
    Chapter 13 10 Legal Assistance and Community Security
    Chapter 14 Conclusions
    Chapter 15 Bibliography
    Chapter 16 Contacting the promising practices
    Chapter 17 Contacting the Georgetown team

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