
Refugee Resettlement in the U.S.: Contextualizing the Odyssey of New Americans
In this Praxis Lab, students gained a deeper understanding of refugee resettlement, a critical yet often misunderstood issue in today’s political landscape. The course focused on social justice, human rights, gender issues, and the challenges of refugee integration into high-income countries, particularly the U.S.
Through collaboration with community service providers such as Catholic Community Services, the International Rescue Committee, and the Refugee-Immigrant Center—Asian Association of Utah, students worked to identify key indicators of integration. They explored what it means to be resettled and the complex process of adaptation in a new country. By applying these insights, students developed a comprehensive advocacy framework for supporting refugee populations in the U.S.
Instructors:
Caren J. Frost, PhD, MPH
Lisa H. Gren, PhD, MSPH
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