Crime, not money, drives migration from El Salvador and Honduras

Wednesday, September 19, 2018 - 08:32 in Psychology & Sociology

An analysis of data directed by Jonathan Hiskey, associate professor of political science, and his co-authors shows that being a victim of crime is a powerful motivation for migrants to come to the United States, despite understanding the risks of the journey and challenges of the U.S. immigration system.

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