Firearms and Traumatic Experiences Throughout Migration: Latinx Migrant Families' Health and Opportunities for Advocacy

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• Laura Vargas; Bertha Bermudez

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This webinar describes the challenges faced by Latinx migrant families during their journey. It highlights how firearms and traumatic events impact their health. The authors explore ways to support these families through advocacy efforts. They aim to raise awareness about the difficulties migrants face and suggest actions that can help improve their well-being.

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Focus Areas: Mental Health; Trauma; Violence

Audiences: Behavioral Health Professionals; EMS Clinicians; Physicians; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stages: Mitigation; Recovery

Keywords: Emigration and Immigration; Firearms; Mental Health; Vulnerable Populations; Psychological Trauma; Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders; Health Disparate Minority and Vulnerable Populations

Institutions: University of Colorado; New Mexico State University

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