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There are many misconceptions about young refugees and asylum
seekers in Britain. Declan Henry dispels the myths and gives a
compassionate and empathetic view of the daily struggles they face
including discrimination, racism and poverty. This book explores
the reasons why they came to the UK and the safeguarding issues
involved, the services they receive and the gaps and inequalities
in the system as a whole. The injustice of long Home Office delays
in the processing of applications and appeal processes are outlined
and, as it is becoming more difficult for many young people to get
Leave to Remain, the impact on their lives in terms of
accommodation, education and planning for the future are
explored. The author also looks at the emotional and mental
health needs of young people including those with undiagnosed
learning needs and difficulties. Ultimately, the book paints a
graphic picture of what life is like in Britain for young people
– cut off from their country of their origin and families – and
how they are expected to make a new life in Britain with limited
resources. There are works of non-fiction that are not only
timely but also extremely important. Young Refugees And
Asylum Seekers by author Declan Henry is one of them. The
refugee crisis, and the plight of children and young adults, is
brought into sharp focus in this powerful, challenging and
well-written book. With precision, this author highlights both the
lack of resources and unfair treatment of those who enter a new
country without a caregiver as well as the monumental efforts of
good people who work within a challenging system to exact change
while practicing kindness. The importance of seeing children as
children first is at the core of this valuable book. And we are
reminded that the way we treat the most vulnerable is a testament
to who we are, fundamentally, as human beings and a society. I
highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to better understand
the refugee crisis and to those in search of an opportunity to make
a difference. Nancy Richardson Fischer, author of When
Elephants Fly, The Speed of Falling Objects
Essential reading for those who want to develop greater knowledge
and awareness of the history, culture and lifestyles of GRT people.
There are many misconceptions about the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller
communities in the UK and Ireland. Little is understood of their
culture and they are often marginalised by society. This book
dispels many of the myths and gives a compassionate and empathetic
view of the daily struggles they face including discrimination,
racism and poverty. It also reviews criticisms directed at them and
determines whether these are justified. Services are analysed to
establish what works and what is weak. Packed with expert opinions
from professionals working in the field and case studies and
vignettes, garnered from personal interviews by the author with GRT
people. Drawing from a wide range of perspectives from both inside
and outside the respective communities, this book provides readers
with all the key elements required to gain a deeper knowledge and
understanding of these remarkable communities and their cultures.
Bronze Winner for the 2017 Independent Publisher Book Awards in the
category of Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Non-Fiction Foregrounding the
voices of transgender and non-binary people, this honest and
insightful book is a compilation of the voices of those who have
decided to undergo transition - both male-to-female and
female-to-male. Drawing on over one hundred interviews with
individuals, the book details the diverse experiences and
challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of
topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming
out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health;
transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as
highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who
cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in
which people experience gender. This powerful book is an ideal
introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary
trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender
identity.
Three out of every four children enjoy a good enough childhood, and
manage to successfully navigate the transition from adolescence to
adulthood-emerging as sane and well-adjusted human beings. However,
the remaining one in four of our children are ill treated, abused,
brutalised and abandoned through circumstances beyond their
control. The 26 short stories contained in Glimpses are all based
on fictional characters and scenarios, but nevertheless, the kind
of circumstances displayed in the stories are true to life.
Glimpses gives us a snapshot into the lives of youth discarded by
family and friends and classed as social problems. Teenagers are
shaped by experience - what happens when these experiences affect
them negatively? Declan Henry uses these stories to show the reader
that there are reasons for problematic behaviour and reminds us of
untapped potential in the youth of today.
Raising awareness of what Islam is, as well as deepening
understanding about the lived realities of Muslim people, this book
explores the contemporary Muslim experience through first-hand
interviews with over a hundred Muslims. Exploring key issues such
as women and Islam, extremism and radicalisation, Sharia Law,
homosexuality and Islamophobia, the book looks deep into what it
means to be Muslim today. The 'voices' of Muslims are showcased
throughout the book to highlight the diversity and evolution of
Islam, and to show its inherent complexities and contradictions.
This is an easy and accessible introduction to Islam combined with
discussion surrounding several contentious issues associated with
the religion.
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