Cruz, Pamela LizettePayan, Tony2019-01-292019-01-292018Cruz, Pamela Lizette and Payan, Tony. "Alone and Vulnerable: Unaccompanied Minors in the United States and Mexico." <i>Baker Institute Report,</i> no. 10.09.18 (2018) James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy: <a href="https://www.bakerinstitute.org/research/unaccompanied-minors-us-mexico/">https://www.bakerinstitute.org/research/unaccompanied-minors-us-mexico/</a>.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/105142Why do unaccompanied minors flee their home countries and what happens when they reach Mexico or the United States?ﾠ This report provides an overview of theﾠperilous journey and the reality of detention centers, concluding that a child-centric approach in both countries should address the needs of these children.engThis material may be quoted or reproduced without prior permission, provided appropriate credit is given to the author and Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy.Report