Supporting Women and Children in Texas Immigrant Detention Ana Vidina Hernández M.A./M.S.S.W. Candidate University of Texas at Austin
Texas Immigrant Detention Centers for Women and Children
The Constellation of Violence Domestic Violence Sexual Violence Human Trafficking/Exploitation Gang Violence State Violence Pre-Migration Post-Migration During Migration
What every human needs Service providers Self- actualization Esteem Love & belonging Safety Physiological needs Feelings of Helplessness Honor and normalize grief/loss/trauma Focus on strengths Trapped Parenting Psychoeducation around child development Support parent advocacy GED and English classes Altered family processes Sensory rich activities for connection Honesty about fear Group activities in community Threat of separation is constant Know your Rights information Connect to attorneys Emergency planning Inconsistent access to food, housing not secure, trauma causes sleep issues Connect to services Basic needs planning Grounding techniques
Social Work Detention Response Team Karnes Detention Center YWCA Support Group Hutto Detention Center
Ana Vidina Hernández anavhernandez@utexas.edu