Founded in 2010, The Clinic is composed of psychiatric, medical, and gynecological physicians, clinical social workers, and psychologists who have received training in identifying the physical and mental sequelae of abuse and torture. After an evaluation, the physician will compose an affidavit outlining any symptoms and signs that are relevant to the client’s narrative. By providing independent medical examinations, the Clinic provides valuable evidence as part of an asylum applicant’s legal case.
http://psclub.columbia.edu/clubs-organizations/human-rights-initiative
Additional Resources
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resourcePractice update: What professionals who are not brain injury specialists need to know about intimate partner violence-related traumatic brain injury
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resourceImmigration Detention and Faith-based Organizations
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resourceTreating patients with traumatic life experiences: providing trauma-informed care
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resourceNeuropsychological assessment of refugees: Methodological and cross-cultural barriers