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Human Trafficking (T visas)
Another type of evaluation I often perform are human trafficking assessments (T Visas). In conducting these evaluations, I hear stories of people who were lured to the United States with promises of a brighter future and lucrative job opportunities. However, … Continue reading
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Tagged abuse, asylum, human trafficking, immigration law, psychological evaluation, visas
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NY Times Article on depression in developing nations
I wanted to share this interesting article about the prevalence of depression in countries where poverty is rampant and often there is political strife. Not surprising that depression rates are high when people are impoverished, feel they have no way … Continue reading
Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma
If you are working with trauma survivors, Advocates for Survivors of Torture and Trauma is an excellent resource for support services. http://www.astt.org/ From their website: In your country, did you ever experience violence or fear for your life because of … Continue reading
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Tagged asylum, detained, immigration law, support, survivor, torture, trauma
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What to look for in a clinical evaluator for an immigration case:
Look for a therapist (Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Licensed Clinical Psychologist) who has experience doing clinical evaluations specifically for immigration purposes. A good evaluator will be able to create an open and sharing environment for the client. Sometimes this is … Continue reading
Female-specific trauma evaluations
One of the specialized types of evaluations I conduct are with women who have undergone Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) procedures. These brutal mutilations are still performed, according to the World Health Organization, in 28 countries, mainly in Africa and the … Continue reading
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Tagged asylum, immigration lawyer, psychosocial evaluation, PTSD, trauma
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Reflections on working with asylum seekers:
Having worked for over 15 years as a licensed clinical social worker, I have repeatedly been reminded of how grateful I am for the good things in my life. My work reminds me not to take for granted for my … Continue reading
Susan Jacobson website
Thanks so much to Susan Jackobson for having two links to my website on hers. You can access her website at http://www.susanejacobsonnp.com/. This website if full of information for those who work with immigrants, including definitions of terms used in … Continue reading
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Tagged asylum, deportation, immigration law, psychological evaluations
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How to prepare a client for a psychological evaluation:
1. It is helpful for the client to call the therapist directly prior to the evaluation meeting to have a conversation about what to expect during the evaluation. 2. Encourage your client to be as open and honest as they … Continue reading
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Tagged asylum, deportation, domestic abuse, immigration law, psychosocial evaluation
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Why refer a client for a psychosocial evaluation?
Some immigration lawyers use psychological evaluations regularly with their clients. Others have been slower to identify the strong benefits such evaluations provide. Here are two (of many) reasons immigration lawyers prioritize clinicial evaluations with their clients: 1, The impartial nature … Continue reading
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