The Trump Administration and the Flores Settlement Agreement: An Attempt to Undermine Decades-Old Protections for Vulnerable Children
The Trump Administration and the Flores Settlement Agreement: An Attempt to Undermine Decades-Old Protections for Vulnerable Children Download PDF here. The Flores settlement followed nearly a decade of litigation challenging the poor and dangerous conditions
KIND Fact Sheet
Over 240,000 unaccompanied children have arrived in the United States since 2014 They are fleeing violence from which their countries cannot protect them. Most unaccompanied children come from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala— three of the
Advocacy Fact Sheet
Over 240,000 unaccompanied children have arrived in the United States since 2014 They are fleeing violence from which their countries cannot protect them. Most unaccompanied children come from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala— three of the most
The Legal Rights of Separated Children
The family separation crisis is far from over. Hundreds of families remain torn apart with no clear plan for their reunification. Parents and children face lasting trauma as a result of their sudden, and in
KIND FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions What is KIND? Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) helps unaccompanied immigrant and refugee children who come to the United States without parents or legal guardians seeking safety. We envision a
Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) & Migration Fact Sheet
Sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) forces many women, girls, and LGBTI persons to flee El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras (“Northern Triangle countries”). SGBV is often coupled with high levels of homicide, forced disappearances, and kidnapping
A Timeline: How the Trump Administration is Rolling Back Protections for Children
Recommendations for Reunifying Separated Family Members
Click here to download the PDF The Administration was recently ordered to reunify thousands of migrant and refugee families that were forcibly separated due to the Administration’s “zero tolerance” policy. Reunification efforts, which the government
How You Can Help Separated Families and Ensure Protection for Children
President Trump’s Executive order purporting to end family separation trades family separation for family detention, and potential deportation without having a fair chance to make their claim for asylum. We are replacing one abhorrent practice
Flores Settlement: Myth v. Fact
The Flores Settlement: Myth v. Fact Myth: Flores is a law making the government separate children. FACT: The 1997 Flores Settlement Agreement (Flores) was the result of over a decade of litigation responding to the