AsylumWorks Fellowship Training Ask the Expert Panel Sessions
The National Capacity Building (NCB) Project at the Center for Victims of Torture is pleased to announce a special training series for NCTTP Members and ORR SOT Grant Recipients, “AsylumWorks Fellowship Training Series”.
The initial session on the fellowship program was held on April 4th, 2024.
The primary objective was to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of AsylumWorks’ fellowship program. The main objective of this training was to give attendees the ability to articulate the purpose and scope of the fellowship initiative, distinguish its boundaries, and recognize the substantial benefits that fellows bring to Survivor of Torture (SOT) programs. It concluded with a set of inquiries designed to assist learners in assessing the suitability of a fellowship program for their SOT program. It was advisable for SOT personnel with decision-making authority or significant influence to participate in the initial webinar.
Register Now for the Ask the Expert Panel Sessions:
Stages One through Three
The three upcoming webinars will discuss the mechanics of the fellowship program across three distinct stages.
Stage one, two, and three will take the form of Ask the Expert panel sessions, lasting approximately 90 minutes each. They will be facilitated by two AsylumWorks staff, one of whom will identify as a graduated fellow and are identified only with their first name and the first letter of their last name. Each webinar will reserve at least 30 minutes for Q&A. By the end of each webinar, participants will have a better understanding of the administrative, managerial, and programmatic time and effort needed to successfully implement the fellowship program.
Stage One
Description: Stage one will be facilitated by two AsylumWorks staff, Madeleine P. and Amira K. Stage one will focus on how to recruit prospective fellows, suggested hiring criteria, interview best practices, best practices to guide fellow on-boarding, fellowship training topics (fellow challenges and program challenges).
Objectives:
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Develop effective strategies for recruiting and vetting prospective fellows.
- Implement interview best practices to assess potential fellows.
- Utilize best practices to facilitate the on-boarding process for new fellows.
- Recognize the challenges that come with employing former clients.
Who should attend?
Staff of torture rehabilitation programs that are funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and/or members of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs.
Date: May 9th, 2024
Time: 3:00-4:30 PM EST (2:00-3:30 CST, 1:00-2:30 MST, 12:00-1:30 PST)
Stage Two
Description: Stage two will be facilitated by two AsylumWorks staff, Awel A. and Etsegenet K. Stage two will focus on navigating challenges during the first 90 days, communicating corrective actions, fellow supervision (fellow challenges and program challenges), and managing group dynamics.
Objectives:
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Identify common challenges encountered during the first 90 days of a fellowship program.
- Discuss strategies to proactively address common challenges.
- Develop effective communication strategies for implementing corrective actions when addressing challenges.
- Discuss the role of supervisors in their capacity to support fellows and manage group dynamics.
Who should attend?
Staff of torture rehabilitation programs that are funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and/or members of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs.
Stage Three
Description: Stage three will be facilitated by two AsylumWorks staff, Kimberly H. and Adoudé T. Stage three will focus on supporting fellows during the second half of the fellowship (6 months – 1 year), boundaries, graduating fellows, and post-graduation.
Objectives:
After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Listen to a recent fellow describe her experience from beginning to end.
- Discuss the role of staff in their capacity to mentor and support fellows.
- Develop effective off-boarding strategies.
- Discuss ongoing program challenges.
Who should attend?
Staff of torture rehabilitation programs that are funded by the Office of Refugee Resettlement and/or members of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs.