From Reception to Integration of Asylum Seekers and Refugees in Poland

This book explores the complex experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Poland, highlighting the processes of forced migrant admission, reception, and integration in a key EU frontier country. It examines opportunities and limitations for adaptation in social, economic, and political dimensions, as well as access to healthcare, education, the labor market, and social assistance. It is of interest to scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners in migration and asylum studies, social policy, public policy, international relations, EU studies, and sociology.

Format: Hardback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate and often challenging experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Poland, set against a backdrop of openly anti-refugee political narratives and significant resistance to sharing the responsibility and burden of asylum seekers arriving in the EU. Through a multi-faceted analysis, it sheds light on the processes of forced migrant admission, reception, and integration in a key EU frontier country that has undergone a rapid migration status change from a transit to a host country. The book examines rich qualitative material drawn from in-depth interviews conducted with forced migrants with diverse legal statuses, as well as with experts from public administration at the central and local levels, NGOs, and other institutions involved in migration governance in Poland. It explores both the opportunities and limitations for forced migrants to adapt to their new social, economic, and political environments, as well as their access to healthcare, education, the labor market, and social assistance.

This book holds particular relevance for scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of migration and asylum studies, social policy, public policy, international relations, EU studies/European integration, law, economics, and sociology. It provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics and challenges faced by asylum seekers and refugees in Poland, offering a deeper understanding of the factors that shape their lives and the policies that can support their integration and well-being.

The book is organized into five chapters, each exploring different aspects of the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Poland. Chapter 1 provides an overview of the historical and political context of migration in Poland, highlighting the country's role as a transit and host country for refugees and migrants. Chapter 2 explores the legal and policy frameworks governing forced migration in Poland, including the legal status of asylum seekers and the challenges they face in accessing protection and support. Chapter 3 examines the reception and integration processes of forced migrants in Poland, focusing on the challenges they encounter in accessing healthcare, education, employment, and social assistance. Chapter 4 explores the experiences of specific groups of forced migrants, such as women, children, and victims of trafficking, and the specific challenges they face in their adaptation to their new environments. Chapter 5 concludes by discussing the broader social, economic, and political implications of forced migration in Poland, including the impact on local communities, the EU's migration governance framework, and the broader global context of refugee crises.

Throughout the book, the authors use a combination of theoretical frameworks, empirical evidence, and case studies to provide a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Poland. They draw on a wide range of sources, including academic research, policy documents, and interviews with key stakeholders, to provide a rich and detailed account of the challenges and opportunities faced by these vulnerable populations.

In conclusion, this book is a valuable contribution to the growing body of literature on migration and asylum in Europe. It sheds light on the complex experiences of asylum seekers and refugees in Poland, providing a nuanced and empathetic understanding of their challenges and opportunities. By examining the processes of forced migration, reception, and integration in a key EU frontier country, it offers valuable insights into the broader dynamics of migration governance in the region. This book will be of interest to scholars, students, policymakers, and practitioners in the fields of migration and asylum studies, social policy, public policy, international relations, EU studies/European integration, law, economics, and sociology.

Weight: 630g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032051505