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  • Language Brokering Experiences Among Racially and Culturally Diverse Youth

    Creator:
    Olsen, Svea G.
    Abstract:
    Over one million immigrants and refugees—many of whom are children—relocate to the U.S. each year. Upon relocation, families often need translation assistance, and youth are regularly asked to step into that role. Researchers call this phenomenon language brokering. The present manuscript describes two studies that examined the prevalence, frequency, and...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Youth Abstract approved: ______________________________________________________ G. John Geldhof

  • Flying Under the Radar : An Exploratory Assessment of Portland’s Burmese Refugee Parent Needs

    Creator:
    Thogmartin, Asia A.
    Abstract:
    War and persecution have devastating consequences, and the United States (U.S.) has a time-honored commitment to providing refuge to those most afflicted. Over the last four decades, the U.S. has provided sanctuary to more than 3.2 million refugees through its resettlement programs (U.S. Department of State, 2015a). Burma’s long-standing civil...
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    Masters Thesis
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    : ______________________________________________________ G. John Geldhof War and persecution have devastating consequences, and the United States