Melissa Sanchez

Dozens of Traumatized Afghan Kids Struggle Inside a Shelter That’s Ill-Equipped to Care for Them

Some Afghan children at a Chicago shelter have hurt themselves or others, leaving workers overwhelmed. Employees say the shelter has never experienced this level of chaos and isn’t equipped to provide kids with services they need.

Melissa Sanchezoctubre 28, 2021

immigrant, teens, factories, Chicago, child, labor

English

El mundo secreto de los adolescentes inmigrantes que trabajan en peligrosos turnos nocturnos en fábricas suburbanas

Durante el día, inmigrantes menores de edad van a la secundaria. Por la noche, trabajan en fábricas para pagar deudas del viaje y mandar dinero a sus familias. El trabajo infantil no sorprende a las autoridades. Tampoco están haciendo mucho sobre el tema.

Melissa Sancheznoviembre 23, 2020

Salud Política de inmigración Trabajo Visuales

Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories

During the day, immigrant teenagers attend high school. At night, they work in factories to pay debts to smugglers and send money to family. The authorities aren’t surprised by child labor. They’re also not doing much about it.

Melissa Sancheznoviembre 23, 2020

At The International Children's Crisis Response Center 19 Children tested positive for COVID-19

Photo by Joshua Lott

Salud Política de inmigración Investigación

At Least 19 Children at a Chicago Shelter for Immigrant Detainees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

A coronavirus outbreak at a Heartland Alliance facility on Chicago’s South Side may be the largest outbreak of the virus in any shelter for immigrant youth in the country.

Melissa Sanchezabril 15, 2020

News that puts power under the spotlight and communities at the center.

Dozens of Traumatized Afghan Kids Struggle Inside a Shelter That’s Ill-Equipped to Care for Them

El mundo secreto de los adolescentes inmigrantes que trabajan en peligrosos turnos nocturnos en fábricas suburbanas

Inside the Lives of Immigrant Teens Working Dangerous Night Shifts in Suburban Factories

At Least 19 Children at a Chicago Shelter for Immigrant Detainees Have Tested Positive for COVID-19

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