The Development of Innovative Integration Models in Los Angeles

Linda Lopez

The ANNALS of the American Academy of Political and Social Science, 2020, vol. 690, issue 1, 184-191

Abstract: Growth in international migration is attributable to conflicts and war, food insecurity, violence, and lack of economic opportunity. Additionally, according to the World Bank, the world could see more than 140 million people move within countries by 2050, and many expect that climate change will lead to even greater migration and displacement. Cities are on the front lines in creating innovative policy and programs to integrate immigrants, refugees, and asylum seekers. Los Angeles has developed programs and policies to ensure that newcomers have the opportunity to thrive economically, civically, and to obtain key city services such as healthcare and financial support. This article examines a few innovative models aimed at addressing integration for migrant and refugee populations in L.A. and provides recommendations for how cities can replicate these models.

Keywords: U.S. cities; immigrants; integration; newcomers; migrants and refugees (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1177/0002716220941896

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