Module 5
Writing the Affidavit and Testifying in Court
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List of Resources for Affidavit Writing
Ten Guiding Principles for Writing Medical-Legal Documents
Immigration Judges’ Perceptions of Telephonic and In-Person Forensic Mental Health Evaluations. Aliza S. Green, Samuel G. Ruchman, Beselot Birhanu, Stephanie Wu, Craig L. Katz, Elizabeth K. Singer, Kim A. Baranowski. Journal of the American Academy of Psychiatry and the Law Online Apr 2022, JAAPL.210075-21
Testimony Example Preparation Questions
Direct vs. Cross Examination Diagram
Synergy for Justice: See “Preparing for Court” Resources
Testimony Example Video: Dr. Boyd with Attorney Boyd
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Lustig S., Musalo K., Berthold M., Stephens D., Jones J., Lu A., & Gartland M. (2022). Module 5: Writing the Affidavit and Testifying in Court. In Emery E., DeFries T. Asylum Medicine Training Initiative: Asylum Medicine Introductory Curriculum. https://asylummedtraining.org/module-5
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