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title: The Unavoidable Trauma for Children in Immigration Detention
description: Explore the mental health challenges faced by children in U.S. immigration detention and the urgent need for policy reforms to protect their well-being.
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# [The Unavoidable Trauma for Children in Immigration Detention](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/the-unavoidable-trauma-for-children-in-immigration-detention)

 Written by [Katherine Matheny](https://paloaltou.edu/resources/translating-research-into-practice-blog/author/katherine-matheny) | Mar 10, 2025 4:33:39 PM

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