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The Relationship of Identity to How can we learn from the racial discrimination in our country's troubled past to better resolve the discrimination of ethnic and racial minorities today? In this issue, we

the Organizational

examine racial identity through a Puerto Rican perspective, shedding new light on the

Development of FLECHAS:

ways that we as Americans have perceived racial matters from past to present. Some

Perceptions of Race ...

solutions to inequality may be found at the intersection of Puerto Rican history and the struggles faced by descendants of African American slaves. Next, Reuben VaismanTzachor, who will be presenting at our Executive Summit August 6-8, guides us through the psychological assessment protocol for individuals seeking asylum in federal immigration courts. As matters of immigration become more urgent and complex, it is increasingly important that forensic psychologists know the tools for deciding the validity of asylum-seekers' claims of persecution. Reuben VaismanTzachor considers the legal, ethical, and scientific aspects of this matter and leaves us with specific suggestions immigration officers can put into use today.

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Protocol for Asylum Applications in Federal Immigration Courts. He will also be presenting at ES23.

His 1st presentation on August 8th will be Psychological Impact of Betrayal and will explore the dimensions of betrayal, the responses of those betrayed, and ways to bring about resolution to the victims.

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Raul Avila In this article, Raul Avila explores the relationship of identity to the organizational development of Feast of Loiza in Connecticut in Honor of Saint James the Apostle (FLECHAS) and perceptions of race from a Puerto Rican perspective.

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About the Author Raul A. Avila is a native New Havener born of Puerto Rican parents. His academic credentials include a Bachelors degree from the University of Bridgeport, a Masters degree in Public Administration and Counseling from the University of New Haven, and a CAGS (Certificate of Advance Graduate Studies) from Cambridge College.

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He is also currently pursuing a Doctoral Degree in Education also at Cambridge College. Raul has worked the majority of his professional career in New Haven and Meriden, CT. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing psychotherapy in a private group practice, Alternative Therapy LLC, A Professional Counseling Service.

Raul also holds National Certification (NCC) to the NBCC Board of Certified Counselors, as well as certification to the American Psychotherpay Association as a Board Certified Professional Counselor. He is also a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

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Psychological Assessment Protocol

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for Asylum Applications in Federal Immigration Courts By:

Reuben Vaisman-Tzachor, Ph.D., FACFEI, DABPS, FAPA The unique challenge posed to immigration authorities by asylum applications creates a demand for psychological evaluations to provide accurate assessment of asylum seekers and their claims of persecution. The psychological evaluation in asylum cases requires forensic psychology experts to become familiar with the terms and

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procedures used to adjudicate asylum applications, to understand the legal dilemmas faced by immigration authorities, and to know the standards governing the evidence provided by experts in federal courts. The protocol for psychological evaluations in asylum applications provides the court with evidence that demonstrates the validity of persecution claims made by asylum applicants and justification for the veracity of asylum seekers' claims, based on professional psychological assessment. It calls for forensic psychology experts to maintain unbiased perspectives and avoid ethical pitfalls, as well as develop a study that considers the questions relevant to the dilemma faced by immigration authorities for each unique case. Careful selection of tools and procedures will guarantee valid information is collected, and the outcomes of evaluations and opinions that develop must be recorded in written reports, which offer clear recommendations for immigration authorities to consider.

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Reuben Vaisman-Tzachor, Phd, FACFEI, DABPS, FAPA Reuben Vaisman-Tzachor, was born in Israel. He obtained his doctorate in clinical psychology from Alliant International University, California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. He is currently an adjunct professor of clinical and forensic psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles.

He is a Fellow of the American College of Forensic Examiners International, a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Specialties, a Fellow of the American Psychotherapy Association, and is certified in Homeland Security Level III. He has conducted numerous studies and published on a diverse number of topics ranging from human-animal interaction, to psychological evaluations in federal immigration courts to

with maintenance fees or membership dues, submitting the required 30 continuing education units every three years for recertification, and upholding the American College of Forensic Examiners Institute's code of conduct.

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psychological profiles of terrorists, to name but a few. He currently owns and directs the Counseling Center of Santa Monica-A Psychological Corporation, which is a private practice organization in Santa Monica, California.

Reuben will be a Presenter at the Executive Summit 23 (ES23) August 6-8, 2015

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Examiners Institute (ACFEI) is excited to announce we are now able to offer NBCC (National

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Board of Certified Counselors) credit to our members to meet their licensing and re-certification needs. We will be offering courses totaling over 60 clock hours of NBCC credit. This a great opportunity for our members in the mental health field to obtain needed NBCC clock hours. This opportunity is available to ACFEI members.

ACFEI is an NBCC-Approved

The Certified Forensic Consultant, CFC program will help prepare the forensic professional with the necessary knowledge and information to successfully testify in court in a professional manner. In the courtroom environment, experts in various fields are asked to provide testimony and evidence on differing professional topics. Forensic consultants will be assessed on knowledge and competency in areas relating to consultation services, litigation processes, general legal principles, witness' payment, the discovery process, the deposition, and the trial.

Continuing Education Provider (ACEPTM) and may offer NBCCapproved clock hours for events that meet NBCC requirements.

The ACEP solely is responsible for all aspects of the program.

For a fee of $5.00 per clockcredit hour our members will now

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have the opportunity to not only receive the ACFEI credit for approved CE courses completed but they can also obtain a certificate of completion for NBCC clock hours of credit.

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The Certified Medical Investigator 速, CMI program helps prepare professionals to be competent and confident medical investigators. With five distinct levels, the CMI program was developed to provide those in the forensic specialties with a base of knowledge that prepares them for the intricacies of the legal process that follow identifying and securing a piece of evidence.

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a new tab labeled NBCCApproved CE'S. Our members then know that those courses will be qualified to meet the NBCC standards for clock hours of Continuing Education Credit.

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completion noting the number of NBCC clock hours received for the course completion.

We look forward to offering more of these types of continuing

Dr. Vecchi a Certified Instructor traveled to Jacksonville Florida to conduct a training for applicants for certification. After the training attendees took the certification exam with 21 students passing the certification exam and becoming certified members. This is an example of the type of possibilities for members with the knowledge, skills, and determination to become a

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