With two recent refugee families settling in Alachua County, Florida, concerns from residents have arisen. Missouri State University geography assistant professor Dr. Emily Frazier researches U.S. refugee resettlement and spoke with NPR about the growing issue. “One thing that is important is just communication and education in the community, just trying to make folks aware of … [Read more...] about Welcoming refugees amid worry from locals
In the most significant change to U.S. refugee resettlement in 40 years, the federal government is turning to the public and the private sector to help settle people who have fled their home countries because of war, persecution and ongoing armed conflicts. Dr. Emily Frazier, assistant professor of human geography and sustainability in the department of geography, geology and … [Read more...] about Addressing community-based refugee programs in the U.S.
On Jan. 19, the State Department announced the launch of “Welcome Corps,” the newest change to the U.S. refugee resettlement program. Dr. Emily Frazier, assistant professor of human geography in the department of geography, geology and planning at Missouri State University, co-authors an op-ed piece about refugee resettlement and this new program in The Washington Post. … [Read more...] about Spotlight on the ‘Welcome Corps’ program