Asylum seekers in detention
Asylum Manual for Volunteer Attorneys
This excellent and very thorough manual was developed by Public Counsel to orient and guide their pro bono attorneys through the asylum process. Although the entire manual is very useful, particularly of note for those serving detained survivors are the resources in Appendix 6.
Practice Manual for Pro Bono Attorneys Representing Detained Clients with Mental Disabilities in Immigration Court
(2009, 124 pp.) Provides guidance for attorneys representing detained asylum seekers (and others) who have mental health issues; includes tips and information on getting mental health evaluations and services while detained.
Pro Bono Attorney Manual Legal Orientation Program
2007 training manual for pro bono attorneys representing individuals in immigration proceedings in San Pedro, California, and working with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. Provides fairly complete information for pro bono attorneys; a possible model for your pro bono training & orientation program.
