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Psychological Evaluations in Immigration Cases: Theory, Practice, and Ethical Considerations

Psychological Evaluations in Immigration Cases: Theory, Practice, and Ethical Considerations

Gamez, Ana Maria

Paperback

General PsychologyImmigration & Refugees

Publisher Price: $115.00

ISBN13: 9798369379455
Publisher: Igi Global Scientific Publishing
Published: May 15 2025
Pages: 332
Weight: 1.27
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Psychological and medical evaluations play a crucial role in immigration cases, providing critical evidence to influence legal decisions related to asylum, refugee status, and other forms of relief. These evaluations assess an individual s physical and mental health, often documenting the impact of trauma, persecution, or life-threatening conditions in their country of origin. The practice balances clinical expertise, cultural sensitivity, and legal understanding to produce comprehensive and credible reports. These assessments draw from psychological and medical frameworks to address trauma, stress, and resilience. In practice, evaluators must navigate complex ethical considerations, including informed consent, confidentiality, and the potential for re-traumatization. As immigration policies remain scrutinized, the role of mental health and medical professionals in this domain is more important and ethically demanding than ever. Psychological Evaluations in Immigration Cases: Theory, Practice, and Ethical Considerations examines the cultural, psychological, medical, and legal aspects inherent in immigration cases. It provides theoretical and practical insights into the crucial aspects of psychological and medical evaluations in immigration cases. This book covers topics such as violent crime, language barriers, trauma and stress, and is a useful resource for psychologists, medical professionals, government officials, policymakers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

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