Back to the People with Nicole Shanahan
Border Chronicles: Yuma, Arizona
Aug 27, 2024
Explore the urgent humanitarian issues at the southern border, particularly the plight of unaccompanied minors facing exploitation and healthcare deficits. Delve into a family advocacy center's essential support services for victims of domestic violence and trafficking, amid rising cases. Discuss the community's fight against the fentanyl crisis, revealing personal stories and alarming statistics. Examine the perception of betrayal in border security policies and the intertwined challenges of addiction, mental health, and unemployment in Yuma.
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- The alarming rise in unaccompanied minors crossing the border highlights the humanitarian crisis and the severe exploitation these vulnerable children face.
- Local healthcare systems in areas like Yuma are overwhelmed by the influx of migrants, complicating medical care for both locals and newcomers.
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Crisis of Unaccompanied Minors
The podcast discusses the alarming rise in the number of unaccompanied minors crossing the border, including very young children, some as young as three. These children often arrive with notes pinned to their clothing, indicating their identity and emergency contacts. There is a significant concern about the exploitation these children face during their journey, as many are misled into believing they will find a better life in the U.S. This situation is compounded by the lack of resources available to support them once they arrive, leading to dangerous circumstances and missed opportunities for assistance.
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