The clinic is held on an as-needed basis for torture victims seeking asylum. One physician, student, and interpreter meet with the client to document torture, not for evaluation of physical illness. The Asylum Program of Arizona uses the medical affidavit as part of the court case seeking political asylum for the victim.
Resources:
Client Intake Form for lawyers who are referring asylum cases for a medical and/or psychological forensic evaluation (link opens in a new tab)
Provider Profile Form for medical and psychological providers local to Arizona interested in conducting asylum evaluations through the CUP Clinic (link opens in a new tab)
