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Safe Passage: Child Immigration Conversation

Last year more than 63,000 children immigrated to the United States. Many were unaccompanied, seeking refuge from abuse and maltreatment. And many face a complex system on their own. Lenni Benson, founder of Safe Passage Project, which provides legal assistance for unaccompanied minors, is joined in conversation with Isabel Martinez, a sociologist whose research has focused on unaccompanied Mexican immigrant minors in New York City. They will discuss their work as well as their family immigration stories, which give them both a personal connection to the issue.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.











When: Wed., May. 13, 2015 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Where: Tenement Museum
103 Orchard St.
212-982-8420
Price: Free
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Last year more than 63,000 children immigrated to the United States. Many were unaccompanied, seeking refuge from abuse and maltreatment. And many face a complex system on their own. Lenni Benson, founder of Safe Passage Project, which provides legal assistance for unaccompanied minors, is joined in conversation with Isabel Martinez, a sociologist whose research has focused on unaccompanied Mexican immigrant minors in New York City. They will discuss their work as well as their family immigration stories, which give them both a personal connection to the issue.

This event is free and seating is first-come, first-served. Doors will open at 6pm. Continue the conversation over dinner and drinks! Russ & Daughters Cafe welcomes Tenement Talks visitors. Those with proof of purchase of a book will receive a 10% discount that evening only.

If you have questions, contact Laura Lee at [email protected] or 212-431-0233 ext. 259.

Buy tickets/get more info now