Atlanta Asylum Network (Emory University)
Emory University, Atlanta
Atlanta Asylum Network is a volunteer program of Emory's Institute of Human Rights. Health professionals examine people who are seeking asylum and write reports for their lawyers to use at hearings. Lawyers or asylum seekers start by filling out an intake form.
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- Taking volunteers now
- YesFrom the description, not confirmed
- Kind of work
- Using a skill (legal, medical, tech, trades)From the description, not confirmed
- How to sign up
- Email humanrights@emory.eduFrom the description, not confirmed
What they offer 3
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Asylum evaluations and supporting affidavitsService
Volunteer health professionals examine asylum seekers, physically or psychologically. They then write a sworn report for the person's lawyer to use at an asylum hearing. The lawyer asks for the evaluation.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Volunteer case management and outreachProgram
Volunteers, especially Emory students, meet with asylum seekers and set up their evaluations. They also help with training sessions, outreach and fundraising.
- Info refreshed from their website· Oct 16
Volunteer health professionalsProgram
Doctors, psychologists and licensed clinical social workers can volunteer to do asylum evaluations. They can join a training first, and staff help with writing the report.
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