Asylum Seeker & Migration Research

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Destitution

CSMP statement on the case resolution process

Author:

They think we are nothing

Scottish Refugee Council's snapshot of destitution of asylum seekers and refugees, which revealed that more than 140 people were destitute during one month in early 2006.

Author: Scottish Refugee Council

What's going on? - Executive Summary

A study into destitution and poverty faced by asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland.

Author: Refugee Survival Trust

Integration

Evaluation of the Gateway Protection Programme

The Gateway Protection Programme for Refugees.

Author: Resettlement Inter-Agency Partnership

Indicators of Integration - Final Report

Author: Home Office

Understanding Gateway

The Gateway Protection Programme for Refugees.

Author: Home Office

Building on Diversity

Providing Homes for Refugees and Strengthening Communities

Author: Building & Social Housing Foundation

Migration

Community Cohesion and Migration 2

Author: House of Commons Communities and Local Government Committee

Immigration, faith and cohesion

Foundation, looks at what factors contribute to, or undermine, community cohesion. It focuses upon three urban areas in England with large migrant and Muslim populations (Newham, Birmingham and Bradford). The report examines the significance of different dimensions of cohesion – including social interaction, participation and belonging – on the lives of Muslims and people of other faiths or of no faith, both recent arrivals and established residents. The report suggests that feeling unwelcome and discrimination reduces migrants’ sense of belonging, rather than an attachment to their country of origin. Some success at integration is attributed to existing Muslim communities who facilitate new arrivals’ integration into wider British society.

Author: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

A Warm Welcome? Public Services and Managing Migration in London: Scoping Research and Introductory Report

Author: London Asylum Seekers Consortium/ Michael Bell Associate

Migrant Workers in Fife - Survey 2007

A Fife multi-agency working group commissioned this survey to gather information about migrant workers in Fife. It will help providers of services to gain a better understanding of these workers' needs and aspirations, and to consider the policy implications for service planning and delivery. It involves face-to-face interviews with 904 migrant workers.

Author: Fife Research Co-ordination Group

Estimating the scale and impacts of migration at the local level

Commissioned by the LGA, this research by the Institute of Community Cohesion looks at the scale of recent changes and the impact on local services. Migration has many beneficial impacts but is increasing the UK population and, with it, the demands upon local services. This report presents a wealth of material, provided by local authorities, about the scale and nature of impacts on local services.

Author: LGA, ICoCo

Europe moves East

Author: House of Commons Trade and Industry Committee

A community profile of EU8 migrants in Edinburgh and an evaluation of their access to key services

This study focuses on the demography of EU8 migrants in Edinburgh and their access to health, housing and other social care services. The research is divided into three sections: • Community profile: survey of EU8 Nationals • Case study of a frontline homelessness service, the Cowgate Centre • Survey of agencies working with EU8 nationals

Author: Edinburgh Cyrenians prepared for The Scottish Government Homelessness Division and City of Edinburgh Council (Homelessness Services)

East European Immigration and Community Cohesion

Author: Joseph Rowntree Foundation

A8 Nationals In Glasgow

Glasgow City Council in partnership with East Renfrewshire Council and Renfrewshire Council commissioned a study to examine the numbers, experiences and needs of A8 nationals living in the three areas and help inform future planning and delivery of services.

Author: Glasgow City Council, Blake Steveson

Public Opinion

Trafficking

Human Trafficking

Twenty-sixth Report of Session 2005-06

Author: House of Lords/House of Commons

Download: Parliament.pdf

Cause for Concern?

London social services and child trafficking

Author: ECPAT UK

Reference Guide on Protecting the Rights of Child Victims of Trafficking in Europe

UNICEF Report.

Author: UNICEF

Download: UNICEF.pdf

Stolen Smiles

A summary report on the physical and psychological health consequences of women and adolescents trafficked in Europe

Author: The London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine

UASC

National Register for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

Progress Report

Author: National Register for Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children

Claiming asylum and living in the UK

A guide for young people arriving alone

Author: Home Office