Don't Not Talk About It: Kids in Cages

We talk a little bit about feeling defeated and also recent allegations that the Irwin County Detention Center is conducting an abnormal amount of Immigrant Hysterectomies. Full article here:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-54160638Learn more about Project South here: https://projectsouth.org/

In this episode Marisa interviews author Jenny Torres Sanchez about her Young Adult Novel WE ARE NOT FROM HERE. This book is a MUST READ (Or listen)!!!To find out more about Jenny, check out her website at www.JennyTorresSanchez or Follow her on Twitter at @JetChez or Instagram @JennyTSanchez.Thank you so much for tuning in! Please Subscribe and SHARE!

In this Episode Marisa shares an Article from NPR, titled "Lengthy Detention of Migrant Children May Create Lasting Trauma". Read Full Article Here:https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/08/23/753757475/lengthy-detention-of-migrant-children-may-create-lasting-trauma-say-researchersMarisa mentions the book "Your Body is Your Brain" by Amanda Blake. To learn more about this incredible book click here: https://embright.org/book/DO SOMETHING!!! This is the number for the congressional switchboard: (202) 224-3121

In this episode we highlight another organization doing the good work. Learn how to become a sponsor! Check out Every. Last. here-->https://www.everylastone.org/

A LOT of terms and info in this podcast. Please visit this link below to see the diagram that I refer to: https://www.cfr.org/backgrounder/us-detention-child-migrantsWe also talk about the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) again, and here is the link to that website:https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orrFor Questions/Comments please email: KidsInCages@DontNotTalkAboutIt.com

In this episode we talk about the organization RAICES: The Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services. https://www.raicestexas.orgWays to Volunteer remotely or locally and also ways to donate, not just money! Thank you for listening, sharing and subscribing!

In this episode we take a look at a recent Article "A Judge Ordered ICE To Release Immigrant Children Over Coronavirus Concerns"You can read the article here: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/adolfoflores/judge-orders-immigrant-children-released-over-covid-fearsWe also talk about the Office of Refugee Resettlement and here is the link to that website:https://www.acf.hhs.gov/orrLastly, if you want to email me please send emails to:KidsInCages@DontNotTalkAboutIt.comThank you for listening!

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