Overview

Generations ago, droves of immigrant populations came to the U.S. from Europe and Africa. Now they are arriving mainly from Latin America and Asia. Most are authorized, but there is a large number who are not. While the U.S. Congress, federal, and most state governments, have done little to directly confront pressing immigration and immigrant issues, except for U.S. border areas and ports of entry, public officials and community-based organizations in cities, towns, counties, and other local jurisdictions, have been busily delivering commonsense and pragmatic services to accommodate and incorporate these new members of our American society. This edited volume is a compilation of these municipal level trends, practices, and experiences. It is an easy to read handbook for public officials and citizens on developing good immigrant services.

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a wealth if information on how American cities are dealing with immigrants...a valuable resource for those seeking solutions to immigration issues --ARBA; Gonzalez and Kemp provide a timely accounting of how local communities grapple with vexing immigration issues, providing useful guidance for state and federal policymakers. --Evert W. Palmer, MPA, ICMA-CM, City Manager, City of Folsom, California; This country was built by immigrants...hence community organizations have a responsibility to serve them. --Steve Nakajo, Executive Director, Kimochi Senior Centers; Gonzalez and Kemp empower immigrants by making them aware of the grassroots programs developed by local government units to help them settle into their new lives. --Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., Consul General of the Philippines; A much-needed down-to-earth compilation. --Rhacel S. Parre as, University of Southern California; Gonzalez and Kemp have pulled together practical, nuts-and-bolts examples of how cities are tackling the challenge of providing services to their diverse populations. --Patrick Murphy, Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California; Gonzalez and Kemp have the pulse on how innovative cities and communities are creating welcoming places where immigrants can thrive and contribute. --Adrienne Pon, Executive Director, Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, City and County of San Francisco; This book makes it clear that without a deep understanding of immigrant issues, it is impossible to make informed decisions and build trust with societal groups that often leave crime unreported. --Paul Figueroa, Local Law Enforcement Executive; Gonzalez and Kemp provide invaluable insights on how cities are stepping up to the challenge of creating greater opportunities for immigrants at a time when partisan gridlock in Congress is the worst ever. --Christopher Punongbayan, Executive Director, Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus.

a wealth if information on how American cities are dealing with immigrants...a valuable resource for those seeking solutions to immigration issues --<i>ARBA</i>; Gonzalez and Kemp provide a timely accounting of how local communities grapple with vexing immigration issues, providing useful guidance for state and federal policymakers. --Evert W. Palmer, MPA, ICMA-CM, City Manager, City of Folsom, California; This country was built by immigrants...hence community organizations have a responsibility to serve them. --Steve Nakajo, Executive Director, Kimochi Senior Centers; Gonzalez and Kemp empower immigrants by making them aware of the grassroots programs developed by local government units to help them settle into their new lives. --Henry S. Bensurto, Jr., Consul General of the Philippines; A much-needed down-to-earth compilation. --Rhacel S. Parrenas, University of Southern California; Gonzalez and Kemp have pulled together practical, nuts-and-bolts examples of how cities are tackling the challenge of providing services to their diverse populations. --Patrick Murphy, Director of Research and Senior Fellow, Public Policy Institute of California; Gonzalez and Kemp have the pulse on how innovative cities and communities are creating welcoming places where immigrants can thrive and contribute. --Adrienne Pon, Executive Director, Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs, City and County of San Francisco; This book makes it clear that without a deep understanding of immigrant issues, it is impossible to make informed decisions and build trust with societal groups that often leave crime unreported. --Paul Figueroa, Local Law Enforcement Executive; Gonzalez and Kemp provide invaluable insights on how cities are stepping up to the challenge of creating greater opportunities for immigrants at a time when partisan gridlock in Congress is the worst ever. --Christopher Punongbayan, Executive Director, Advancing Justice-Asian Law Caucus.

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Joaquin Jay Gonzalez III, is Mayor George Christopher Professor of Government and Russell T. Sharpe Professor of Business at Golden Gate University and was Commissioner for Immigrant Rights with the City and County of San Francisco, USA. Roger L. Kemp, Ph.D., has been a city manager on both the East and West coasts for more than 25 years and holds International City/County Management Association credentials. A graduate of a Harvard senior government executives program, he has taught at the University of California, Rutgers University, the University of New Haven and the University of Connecticut, USA.

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