RT Book
T1 The Criminalization of Immigration: Value Conflicts for the Social Work Profession
A1 Ackerman, Alissa R.
A2 Negi, Nalini
A2 Loya, Melody
A2 Jones, Susanna
A2 Furman, Rich
LA English
YR 2012
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/186658572X
AB This article examines the impact of the criminalization of immigration on non-documented immigrants and the profession of social work. To meet its aims, the article explores the new realities for undocumented immigrants within the context of globalization. It then assesses the criminal justice and homeland security responses to undocumented immigrants, also referred to as the criminalization of immigration. It subsequently explores the ethical dilemmas and value discrepancies for social workers that are implicated in some of these responses. Finally, it presents implications for social workers and the social work profession