Characteristics and Views of Young Unaccompanied Migrants Transitioning to Independent Living in the Catalan (Spain) Protection System
Sanz Escutia, Clara (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Arnau-Sabatés, Laura (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)
Sala Roca, Josefina (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona)

Data:	2024
Descripció:	12 pag.
Resum:	In Spain, unaccompanied migrant minors receive care provision from the government. This article analyzes the experience of unaccompanied young migrants in the protection system of Catalonia (Spain) and their preparation for the transition to independent living. A survey with 90 unaccompanied migrant youths who were about to leave care was conducted. The results show that many of the participants were in non-specific transitional housing placements (67. 7%), with scarce opportunities for developing basic independent living skills. Moreover, 29. 4% of young people were not aware of the existence of an emancipation plan, and 10. 3% felt that they had not received any preparation for independent living. Although only 24. 4% had completed secondary education or higher, the majority were enrolled in some form of training (82. 2%). Nevertheless, most of the young people had had some paid unskilled work experience (83. 3%) in their countries of origin. Despite this, when interviewed, only 10% of the participants were working, and their prospects for emancipation were challenging. Their main concerns were their legal status (40. 2%), finding a job (41. 4%), and finding a place to live once they reached legal age (34. 2%). Moreover, the youths' social support networks were very precarious: 43. 5% could count on only one person or no one at all when they needed material support, and their main source of support was educators. Implications for social work practice are discussed.
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Llengua:	Anglès
Document:	Article ; Versió publicada
Matèria:	Personality and Social Psychology ; Clinical Psychology ; Sociology ; General
Publicat a:	Child & adolescent social work journal, published online: 28 October 2024, ISSN 1573-2797

DOI: 10.1007/s10560-024-00992-x

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