Rev. Dr. Helen T. Boursier is a public theologian, educator, author, activist, ordained minister, and artist. "Pastora Helena" has been a volunteer chaplain with refugee families both inside and outside family detention since 2014. She authored The Ethics of Hospitality: An Interfaith Response to U.S. Immigration Policies.
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Acronyms Acknowledgments Introduction: Setting the Context for the Conversation Part I: Testimonies of Trauma, Courage, and Love: Meet the People Seeking Asylum 1 Desperately Seeking Asylum: Why the Families Flee Their Homelands 2 Fleeing for Their Lives: The Dangerous Overland Journey 3 The Harsh Reality: "Welcome" to the United States Part II: U.S. Immigration Policies and Practices 4 The Messy Immigration Matrix 5 National Leadership Shapes U.S. Immigration Policies and Practices 6 Reality Check: Blatant Violations against Asylum Seekers at the Southern Border 7 Credible Fear for Asylum 8 The Scarcity Mentality and the Language of Injustice at the Border Part III: Hope for a New Vision: Alternative Options and Practical Actions 9 The Bigger Picture: Embracing Refugees as Neighbors 10 Moving toward Responsible Response 11 Making the Political Personal: Three Examples 12 Help and Hope for Migrants: Humanitarian Aid on Both Sides of the Border 13 Public Witness and Civic Engagement 14 Resources for Education and Action Notes Works Cited Index
Acronyms Acknowledgments Introduction: Setting the Context for the Conversation Part I: Testimonies of Trauma, Courage, and Love: Meet the People Seeking Asylum 1 Desperately Seeking Asylum: Why the Families Flee Their Homelands 2 Fleeing for Their Lives: The Dangerous Overland Journey 3 The Harsh Reality: "Welcome" to the United States Part II: U.S. Immigration Policies and Practices 4 The Messy Immigration Matrix 5 National Leadership Shapes U.S. Immigration Policies and Practices 6 Reality Check: Blatant Violations against Asylum Seekers at the Southern Border 7 Credible Fear for Asylum 8 The Scarcity Mentality and the Language of Injustice at the Border Part III: Hope for a New Vision: Alternative Options and Practical Actions 9 The Bigger Picture: Embracing Refugees as Neighbors 10 Moving toward Responsible Response 11 Making the Political Personal: Three Examples 12 Help and Hope for Migrants: Humanitarian Aid on Both Sides of the Border 13 Public Witness and Civic Engagement 14 Resources for Education and Action Notes Works Cited Index
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