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In response to the separation of over 2000 children from their families at the Southern Border of the United States, we've created this online space to share resources and help shine a light on this complex issue.
Lawmakers Speak Out Against Family Detentions, Border Separations & Detention Facilities
Lawmakers speak out against family detentions and border separations, and describe the centers in which children and their parents are being held. Thank you Kelly Petrie and MJ Rolek for the links.
Chris Willard on Living In A Time of Fear and Teaching Kids to Look for "the Helpers"
Chris Willard has written two posts relevant to the topic of childhood trauma. He writes that his posts "seem so weak in the face of this tragedy," but we think they're quite strong. The first is Living in a Time of Fear for Mindful, and the second, for the Garrison Institute, is about Mr. Rogers and looking for “the helpers.”
Resources on Historical Racism and More Links to NGOs that Support Immigrants
Stephanie Cordel, board member of Mindfulness First and consultant with the Social Empathy Center, offers resources on historical racism for us to consider and more links to NGOs.
List of NGOs That Support Immigrant Families
An educator from the extended community of those who share mindfulness with children and families forwarded us this list of not-for-profit groups that support separated families and those in immigrant detention.