All Immigration is Local: Receiving Communities and Their Role in Successful Immigrant Integration
Type
Policy Brief or Report
Year
2011
Level
City or Town, County
State(s)
All States
Policy Areas
Children & Families, Civil Rights, Democracy & Governance, Democracy & Governance, Economic Justice, Housing, Public Safety
This report emphasizes the importance of involving both immigrant and native-born residents in the process of immigrant integration. It provides four key strategies for successful integration: encouraging local leadership, fostering contact between immigrants and natives, building partnerships with governments, and reframing the issues surrounding immigration. The report also calls for policy recommendations at various levels to allocate resources and support initiatives that promote positive interactions between natives and newcomers, aiming for a smoother and more inclusive integration process.