Immigrants and Trauma
War and loss of family.
This is why Canada's population is still increasing despite a low birth rate.
Immigrants and refugees.
Refugee children are often exposed to these three traumatic experiences.
War, violence, and political conflict.
Racialized newcomers frequently encounter this in schools, workplaces, and healthcare, leading to exclusion and inequity.
Discrimination and racism.
Two challenges immigrants might face DURING their travel.
Dangerous routes and overcrowded camps.
Canada welcomes this many newcomers each year, making it one of the highest immigration rates in the world.
400,000
This type of treatment focuses on understanding past trauma and helping refugee children process their traumatic experiences.
Trauma-informed treatment.
Restricted access to education, employment, healthcare are created by this limitation.
Proficiency in English or French.
Difficulty accessing services and social isolation are the result of this kind of barrier.
Language barrier.
Newcomers start this percentage of new businesses.
30%
Refugee children struggle with these two barriers after arriving in safer countries.
Language and cultural barriers.
This systemic barrier often prevents newcomers from working in their trained professions, leaving many underemployed.
Immigrants with degrees might be forced to work this kind of job after arriving in their destination country.
Low paying jobs.
There are this many languages spoken in Toronto.
200
This percentage of refugee children experience PTSD, depression, anxiety, or behavioural patterns.
80%
Successful settlement requires not only immigrant adaptation but also this reciprocal effort from the host society.
Integration as a two-way process.