Assistant Professor Boston College School of Social Work
This paper explores digital practices among migrants along the US-Mexico border, highlighting the role of smartphones, social platforms, and networks. It examines how the CBP One app impacts the asylum process, revealing reliance on social media for information, waiting times for interviews, and significant mental health concerns among migrants.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Understand the experience of migrants and asylum seekers stranded at the US-Mexico border.
Identify the benefits and risks associated with using digital technologies in humanitarian settings.
Consider specific interventions to overcome information deficits in humanitarian settings.
