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The interdisciplinary focus in this important text is novel and important. Several chapters address topics that are typically neglected from the literature on immigrant and refugee mental health, such as competency, violence risk, and vicarious trauma. . . . Indispensable for anyone who works within immigration court. -- Barry Rosenfeld, Fordham University An important contribution that speaks to a growing area of need and professional interest. This book provides essential information for both psychologists and attorneys. -- Nadine Nakamura, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University

"""The interdisciplinary focus in this important text is novel and important. Several chapters address topics that are typically neglected from the literature on immigrant and refugee mental health, such as competency, violence risk, and vicarious trauma. . . . Indispensable for anyone who works within immigration court."" -- Barry Rosenfeld, Fordham University ""An important contribution that speaks to a growing area of need and professional interest. This book provides essential information for both psychologists and attorneys."" -- Nadine Nakamura, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University"

The interdisciplinary focus in this important text is novel and important. Several chapters address topics that are typically neglected from the literature on immigrant and refugee mental health, such as competency, violence risk, and vicarious trauma. . . . Indispensable for anyone who works within immigration court. - Barry Rosenfeld, Fordham University An important contribution that speaks to a growing area of need and professional interest. This book provides essential information for both psychologists and attorneys. - Nadine Nakamura, California School of Professional Psychology, Alliant International University

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Virginia Barber-Rioja (Author) Virginia Barber-Rioja is Co-chief of Mental Health for Correctional Health Services/New York City Health and Hospitals and Adjunct Professor in the Psychology Department at New York University. Adeyinka M. Akinsulure-Smith (Author) Adeyinka M. Akinsulure-Smith is Professor of Psychology at the City College of New York at the City University of New York (CUNY) and the CUNY Graduate Center. She is also Senior Staff Psychologist at the Bellevue Program for Survivors of Torture. Sarah Vendzules (Author) Sarah Vendzules is a Senior Staff Attorney at the Office of the Appellate Defender. She has taught at Brooklyn Law School and New York University School of Law.

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