Annenberg Presidential Conference Center

In 2022, U.S. Border Patrol reported 895 migrant deaths at the U.S./Mexico border - but what happens to the remains of those who perish? The Mosbacher Institute invites you to Home to Rest: Research Perspectives on the Border Humanitarian Crisis, a discussion event with academics and practitioners involved in recovering migrant remains and the processes that follow recovery. Following the screening of a short film on the issue, a panel of border experts will provide insight into the issue and discuss the complex humanitarian challenges raised in the research. This event highlights the work of Deputy Don White and the non-profit organization Remote Wildlands Search and Recovery of South Texas, which functions as a crucial contributor in the recovery and repatriation of remains. This event promises a compelling exploration of research-driven findings and expert analysis on one of Texas' most pressing issues.Schedule 5:00 p.m. Reception (meet and greet, light refreshments) 5:20 p.m. Short film screening (10 min) 5:30 p.m. Panel Discussion/Q&A (Capstone will provide questions to moderator ahead) 6:30 p.m. Event concludesPanelistsDan DeBree- Associate Professor of the Practice, Bush School of Government & Public Service, Texas A&M University Stephanie Leutert, MA - Director of the Mexico Security Initiative, Robert S. Strauss Center for International Security and Law, University of Texas, Austin Victoria Soto, MA- Doctoral Research Assistant for Operation Identification Emma Newman, Doctoral Candidate - Crossing Latinidades Fellow and Remote Wildlands Search and Recovery volunteer, Department of Anthropology, Texas A&M University Deputy Don White - Remote Wildlands Search and Recovery leader, Brooks County Sheriff Deputy

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