History of Family Separation (1500’s to Present)

History of Family Separation (1500’s to Present)

This timeline provides brief summaries of historical events and eras – including slavery, Native American boarding schools, mass deportation of Mexicans and Mexican Americans (1930’s-40’s), Japenese Internment Camps and comparison to present day other historical events  – intended to, or resulting in, separation of children from their families.  The timeline also explores Trump era family separation and detention policies.

Author: The Gathering for Justice

Categories: Child Welfare, Family Separation, Justice, Policy, Structural & Systemic Racism
Author: The Gathering for Justice
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