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Jenny Aldrich

Master of Public Policy Candidate, University of California-San Diego
Chapter Member: San Diego SSN
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About Jenny

Aldrich's research focuses on refugee and immigration policies. Aldrich works as a Research Assistant at the Center for U.S-Mexican Studies at UCSD, conducting cross-border research projects. Overarching themes in Aldrich's writings include changes in asylum policies in the US and Mexico and refugee youth integration in the US. Aldrich worked as the Employment Programs Coordinator in the Refugee and Immigration Services department at Jewish Family Service of San Diego, coordinating federally-funded programs focused on immigrants’ self-sufficiency and integration.

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Contributions

Continuing Support for Migrant Shelters in San Diego

  • Gustavo Lopez
  • Savitri Elizabeth Arvey
Memo,

Publications

"The Release of Families Seeking Asylum across the U.S. Southwest Border," (with Gustavo Lopez and Savitri Elizabeth Arvey), School of Global Policy and Strategy, University of California-San Diego, October 2019.

Provides a snapshot of the shift from safe to quick release along the southern border from October 2018 to June 2019, compiling fieldwork, in-person and phone interviews with representatives from civil society and religious organizations, lawyers, and journalists on both sides of the border. Documents the policy change as well as the state and local responses.