Legal
Attorneys encounter torture survivors with a variety of legal needs. Frequently, however, the survivor’s initial and most pressing legal problem involves immigration matters, such as asylum, family reunification, or defense from removal (deportation). Because safety is crucial to the survivor’s ability to engage fully in torture treatment services, the asylum process is integral to rehabilitation.
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Asylum Assessment and Evaluation
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Determining the Need for Expert Witnesses or Testimony
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Testimony Example
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Expert Witness in Immigration Proceedings
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Istanbul Protocol: Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment
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How to Assuage Adjudicator Concerns About Mental Health Evaluation
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Mental Health Professional Testimony in Asylum Cases
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Expert Witnesses in Pro Bono Asylum Cases
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Preparing an Asylum Affidavit: Tips for Interviewing Torture Survivors
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Frequently Asked Questions from Adjudicators