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Undocumented immigrants are vulnerable (physically and psychologically) due to both individual and social circumstances. From the moment they decide to leave their territory and cross the border to the United States, the fear of being captured and deported or even dying is very real. Once they begin their lives in the United States, following their often-difficult initial journey, they remain under constant threat from multiple sources.
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Dietrich, A., Sánchez, M. (2017). Environmental Vulnerability and Resilience Potential. In: Aloni, N., Weintrob, L. (eds) Beyond Bystanders. Moral Development and Citizenship Education. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6351-026-4_25
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