Research reports archive

Older research reports about refugees

2008

Sanctuary- Mosaics of Meaning: Exploring Asylum Seekers and Refugees Views on the Stigma Associated with Mental Health Problems
Jan 2008
Research undertaken with asylum seekers and refugees in Glasgow to explore patterns of stigma, discrimination and identify solutions to address these. We participated in the focus group sessions conducted by researchers at Positive Mental Attitudes.
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Access to legal advice for dispersed asylum seekers: Impact report
July 2008
This short report by the Asylum Support Partnership, of which we are a member, examines the experiences of support agencies accessing the legal advice for dispersed asylum seekers throughout the UK.

2006

They think we are nothing
A survey of destitute asylum seekers and refugees in Scotland
August 2006
This research captures a snapshot of the number of destitute asylum seekers and refugees presenting to voluntary sector agencies in Scotland during a one-month period. It also looks at their experiences and at what led to them becoming destitute.
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This is a good place to live and think about the future: The needs and experiences of unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Scotland
March 2006
This research, conducted in conjunction with the Glasgow Centre for the Child and Society, looks at the needs and experiences of unaccompanied or separated asylum seeking children in Scotland.
Read the executive Summary