“This study examines the literature on the issue of unaccompanied/separated children seeking asylum in western countries, with a special focus on Ontario, Canada’s main receiving centre for immigrants and refugees. The purpose of the study is to synthesize the available literature to help define a research agenda for researchers, policy-makers, and practitioners responsible for developing institutional policies and practices in response to the arrival of these children in Ontario.” – Publisher’s description Contents include: definitions, reasons for seeking asylum, policies and procedures for processing refugee claims, numerical evidence and trends, care and protection, and policy implications.
