Capstones
Graduation Date
Fall 12-31-2015
Grading Professor
Andrew Lehren
Subject Concentration
International
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Abstract
While heated arguments have been sparked by President Obama’s plan to accept more Syrians, one key aspect remains little examined in the public debate: the government’s long-running program for helping refugees establish new lives in America.
The federal government oversees a complex program to help refugees come to this country. But is is an effort that does not live up to all its promises, leaving the path more difficult for refugees to adapt to their new homeland. A NYCity News Service investigation examining hundreds of audits, financial filings and internal government reports found government-funded refugee charities contracted to help the newcomers are misspending money. Promised services are delayed or never delivered, medical care is often postponed beyond guidelines, and there is little monitoring to track if needed help gets to refugees.
Recommended Citation
Riofrio, Isabel M.; Vongkiatkajorn, KanyaKrit; and Ward, Marguerite, "UNSETTLING: THE REAL INFLUX OF SYRIAN REFUGEES" (2015). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/gj_etds/116