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Needs Assessment: Somali Adolescents in the Process of Adjustment

Author(s):

Reitsma, K.

Organization:

Somali Youth Coalition

Date Published:

August, 2001

This report discusses the results of a needs assessment of Somali adolescents in Toronto, summarizing concerns regarding; pre-migration stressors; racism/discrimination; education; negotiating identities between two cultures; intergenerational conflict; post-migration stressors; gender-related issues; religion; and strengths brought to the acculturation process.

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