US Watchdog: Separated Migrant Children Suffered Trauma

WASHINGTON (AP) — An internal watchdog has found that children who were separated from their parents at the U.S.-Mexico border last year showed increased signs of post-traumatic stress, and the hectic reunification process only added to their trauma. That’s according to a report by the Inspector General for Health and Human Services. The report recommends minimizing the time children are in custody and creating better care options.


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