Examines the incidence of secondary migration (movement from the site of initial placement to another location in the U.S.) among Indochinese refugees initially placed in Wisconsin. Discusses characteristics of refugees who moved, comparing them with Americans in general. Suggests ways sponsoring agencies can deal with secondary migration.…

Compares the French and American approaches to the resettlement of Indochinese refugees. Analyzes data from both countries regarding secondary migration patterns and proposes an explanation of this migration as an attempt by refugees to achieve family unity, preferred occupations, and adequate housing. (APM)

Suggests the need for understanding refugees' characteristics, experiences, resettlement needs, and their patterns of behavior during the resettlement process. Examines consistencies which have been observed in refugee experiences and the process of adaptation to a new society. Treats specifically the conditions of Soviet Jewish and Indochinese…

Describes the development, nature, and potential contributions of refugee community organizations in the resettlement of Indochinese refugees. (Author/GC)

Describes the growth of a Mien refugee community in Montgomery, Alabama, and the development of community educational and employment services to aid these refugees. Also discusses Mien cultural characteristics. (GC)

Describes major features of family, social, and religious life among the Vietnamese, Cambodian, Hmong, and Lao peoples. (Author/GC)

Describes Indochinese (particularly Vietnamese) concepts of health and disease, views of medicine and medical practitioners, experiences with medical care in their homeland, and how these factors affect their dealings with the American medical system. (GC)

Describes past American attitudes toward Asian immigrants and analyzes contemporary views of Indochinese held by residents in areas where refugees have settled. Discusses how attitudes are related to the background characteristics of the respondents and their experience with the Indochinese. (Author/APM)

Reviews (1) market forces that have contributed to the current shortage of moderately priced housing; (2) the impact of the Indochinese refugee flows on existing housing; and (3) household demographic characteristics related to the issue of housing the refugees. Suggests ways that existing housing programs could help to accommodate the…

Summarizes findings of a study undertaken to: (1) identify major problems facing Indochinese refugee women in the U.S.; (2) review programs available to them, including special women's projects; and (3) suggest changes in current programs which would respond more fully to women's needs. (Author/GC)

Reviews U.S. language policy as revealed by efforts made to assimilate immigrants in four historical periods. Studies kinds of instruction for new arrivals, specifically the Indochinese. (Author/APM)