US watchdog: Separated migrant children suffered trauma

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Migrant children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border last year suffered post-traumatic stress and other serious mental health problems, according to a government watchdog report Wednesday. The chaotic reunification process only added to their ordeal.

The Associated Press obtained a copy of the report in advance of the official release.

The children, many already distressed in their home countries or by their journey, showed more fear, feelings of abandonment and post-traumatic stress symptoms than children who were not separated, according to a report from the inspector general’s office in the Department of Health and Human Services.

Some cried inconsolably. Others believed their parents had abandoned them and were angry and confused. “Other children expressed feelings of fear or guilt and became concerned for their parents’ welfare,” according to the report.

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By COLLEEN LONG, MARTHA MENDOZA and GARANCE BURKE
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Read more: https://apnews.com/63e7e47666914bf79eff7366e8eb411b

[FiveGoodMen]

1. I'm glad this is being reported

But how could ANYONE not have seen this coming?

[stopdiggin]

3. not only anticipated -- inevitable !! (nt)

[Newest Reality]

2. Of course...

Of course. Of course and of course!

Treating people like things seems to obscure the fact that there will be long-term outcomes and results from inhumane policies. And get this, it's the United States doing it. Gee, really? We don't do cruel and traumatic things to scores of families and to innocent little kids!!! No, not the USA. We're the good guys.

It is time to can the gross hypocrisy and agitprop and get to the chewy Fascistic core of this sucker.

[BlueMississippi]

4. Oh those poor children

At some point, there should be Nuremberg like trials of the Dotard and his gang -- especially that Nazi Stephen Miller.