National Center for Refugee and Immigrant Children
ON THEIR OWN Conference: Protecting the Rights of Immigrant Children
April 24-26, 2012 Washington DC USA
The "On Their Own" Conference brings together advocates from both private and nonprofit organizations, government representatives, and policy makers from across the USA to examine current challenges, best practices, and policies that impact the lives of unaccompanied immigrant children. In addition, the conference provides an excellent opportunity for advocates to learn more about legal issues facing immigrant children, build useful skills, and brainstorm new ideas on ways to further the protection of unaccompanied immigrant children in the United States.
POR SÍ MISMOS: Protegiendo los Derechos de los Niños Inmigrantes
24 al 26 de abril de 2012, Washington DC EE.UU.
La conferencia reúne a defensores provenientes de organizaciones tanto privadas como sin fines de lucro, funcionarios gubernamentales, y representantes políticos de todo el país para examinar los desafíos actuales, las mejores prácticas, y las políticas que afectan a los niños inmigrantes no acompañados. Además, provee a los defensores una oportunidad excelente de enterarse de los asuntos legales que enfrentan a los niños inmigrantes, con el fin de aumentar las habilidades y los conocimientos necesarios, para sí poder colectivamente evaluar nuevas maneras de promover la protección de niños inmigrantes no acompañados en los Estados Unidos.
COST
Regular Registration: $295.00
Speakers & Moderators: $147.00
Federal Government Attendees can attend the conference on April 24th at no charge.
Space is limited. Register Here >>
AGENDA
Conference Agenda >>
Session Topics >>
DATES & LOCATION
April 24, 9am-5pm Organization of American States, 17th and Constitution
April 25, 9am-5pm Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Dupont Circle
April 26, 9am-1pm Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Dupont Circle
MEDIA
Press & media, contact Jenelle Eli at (703) 310-1166 or jeli@uscridc.org
USEFUL LINKS
Washington DC Subway
Venues
Hotels
SESSION TOPICS:
Opening Remarks/Inauguration
Child Migration: Mexico
Child Migration: Apprehension in the United States, Department of Homeland Security
Child Migration: Immigration Status in the United States, Executive Office for Immigration Review
Child Migration: Care and Custody in the United States, Administration for Children and Families
Child Migration: Human Trafficking, Office of Refugee Resettlement
Child Migration: From and Through Central America: Perspectives of Countries of Origin, Transit, and Destination
Repatriation
Serving and Identifying Child Victims of Human Trafficking
Interplay between social service and legal service providers
Family Court Judges Panel
Ethical Considerations
Particular Social Group- Updates & Strategies
Advocacy: Improving conditions of confinement, agency liaisons, and access to legal services
Representing Children before the Asylum Office and USCIS
Strategies and Local Practices to Utilize Prosecutorial Discretion
Access to Education
Know Your Rights Games
One Parent SIJS
Asylum Expert Panel
Non-traditional U Visas
Legislative Updates
Best Interest Determinations
What Happens upon Release: Finding representation, Release planning/Post 18 planning
Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)
Permanency Planning and Home Studies
Juvenile Justice Issues
Family Reunification Issues: Resources and strategies for working with families in crisis.
Dealing with Grief
DREAM Act
Leveraging the Media
Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgender Clients
Presentation of Work from NGOs from Mexico and Central America
Questions--email: tswartz@uscridc.org
