Resources

These are some resources you may find useful in preparing for a case or writing an affidavit.

Clinic Specific Resources

Click here for a folder with all evaluation resources.

• LAHRI Affidavit Template: Template

• A way to save photos taken during evaluations (this is an iPhone or Android App that stores photos separately on your phone): https://privatephotovault.com/ (please note this is not HIPPA secure, it is only if you prefer a separate way to store photos of the evaluation on your phone). Photos are stored only on your device and can be secured with a separate password. Please note this is only one option we have found that works for this purpose. We do not endorse nor require its use.

General Resources for Asylum Evaluations

• From the United Nations: Istanbul Protocol: Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhumane or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

• From Physicians for Human Rights: Toolkit for Asylum and Detention

• From the Fahamu Refugee Legal AID Programme:  Country of Origin Information (COI) Experts

• From LA-HRI Documents from 9/22/18 Training