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Thu Oct 17
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Asylum Application and Declaration Writing with Trauma Survivors
- 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Central Time (US & Canada)
- By: Migrant Center for Human Rights
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The Cherrity Bar
- Immigration Policy
- Asylum Procedure
- Immigration Court
Join the Migrant Center for Human Rights for an invaluable training from immigration experts and an experienced psychologist on how to engage in trauma-centered interviewing to effectively begin working with an asylum seeker and prepare their application and declaration, including best practice tips, how to avoid common mistakes, and other tricks and tools of the trade. The speakers for this even include: Erica Schommer (Immigration Law Clinic Professor, Saint Mary’s University), Bernadette Solorzano (Psychologist and Clinic Professor, Lady of our Lake University), Tony Ortega (Pro Bono Volunteer Attorney, Migrant Center for Human Rights), Camilla Morrison (Law Student Extern, Migrant Center for Human Rights).
Topics:
- Screening trauma survivors for eligibility and information
- Best practices for representing trauma survivors
- Overview of declaration and asylum processes
Registration:
To register for this event, or for more information, click here.