United States

Evaluating Asylum Claims Based on Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting for Immigration Court – Opportunities and Challenges for Licensed Mental Health Professionals

Description

This article highlights the key contributions that Licensed Mental Health Professionals with specialized knowledge and clinical skills can provide during immigration proceedings when evaluating females who have experienced or are at risk for FGM/C, including working with the asylum seeker and her attorney, conducting the evaluation, writing the affidavit, and testifying in immigration court.

Author

Adeyinka M. Akinsulure-Smith, Evangeline I. Sicalides, and Mariama Diallo

Resource Type

Reports

Geographical Scope