The Complex Journey: Understanding Child Migration

This chapter explores the motivations driving children and families to take dangerous journeys to the U.S., revealing the stark realities they face upon arrival. It highlights the dramatic increase in border arrests in Yuma, Arizona, and the challenges unaccompanied minors encounter, including exploitation and healthcare deficits. Through discussions on policy and local community impacts, the chapter calls for a compassionate and effective approach to managing border and immigration issues.