Silvia Avila - Forensic Mental Health Evaluator

Certified Forensic Evaluator specializing in psychological/ mental health evaluations for immigration I am a Forensic Mental Health Evaluator.

I specialize in Psychological/ Mental Health Evaluations for Immigration cases such as UVISA, Extreme Hardship, VAWA (Domestic Violence), and Asylum petitions for adjustment of legal status in the US. Soy una Evaluador Forense de Salud Mental. Me especializo en Evaluaciones Psicologicas de Salud Mental para casos de Inmigracion como de VISA U, Dificultad Extrema, VAWA (Violencia Domestica), y Asilo para ajustar su estado legal en EU.

02/28/2024

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11/21/2023

Artificial intelligence is not artificial because it was created by humans. It is based on language and human knowledge from books and written materials that were fed into these large language models. The program organizes, synthesizes, conceptualizes, and responds based on this human knowledge. Humans created this, so it is not artificial, but rather human knowledge. What do you think?

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When I was on Univision’s show Cuando estuve en Univisión #2015 #2016

07/04/2023

Concrete Jungle

06/23/2023

Heal

06/23/2023

Heal

06/23/2023

Heal

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Reflect. Connect. Heal

06/23/2023

When I was on Una de las veces que estuve en

New eBook! A Path to Safety and Citizenship: A Guide for New United States Arrivals 05/15/2023

Hello!
As part of a social justice program I wrote an eBook! This is a guide for new arrivals to the US in navigating the different types of visas as well as information on gender and domestic abuse. Please check it out and feel free to distribute freely.

New eBook! A Path to Safety and Citizenship: A Guide for New United States Arrivals This eBook provides information and guidance to new arrivals in the United States who are survivors of domestic and gender based violence.

Workplace Crime and UVisa Petitions 03/20/2023

This article examines the legal concept of "substantial physical or mental abuse" suffered by immigrant victims of crime in the workplace and how it relates to the ability to qualify for a U visa. Immigrant workers face higher risks of abuse and exploitation in the workplace and may fear retaliation if they come forward to report exploitation and abuse which can include:

Workplace abuse

Unfair wages/ low wages

Refuse to pay wages

Lack of work benefits

Forced labor, forced overtime with no pay, working off the clock

Workplace bullying

Workplace aggression

Sexual assault, r**e, sexual harassment

Physical assault

Coercion

Threats to report to immigration, threat to deport, threat to fire

Blackmail

Extortion

Exploitation, forced servitude

Tampering with evidence, obstruction of justice

Humiliation, denigration

Lack of recognition of abilities, skills, talents, and qualifications

Given lesser-valued job assignments

Lack of opportunities for advancement

Gender discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination

Emasculation due to lack of legal status

Isolation from family and friends

Intimidation with threats, coercion, manipulation, and verbal abuse

Fraud in labor contracting

Eviction

Seizure of identity documents

Restriction on movement

Control of financial accounts and wage payments

Workplace Crime and UVisa Petitions Examining the substantial physical and mental abuse suffered by immigrant victims of crime in the workplace and qualifying for the UVisa.

The United States Bill of Rights 03/20/2023

The United States Bill of Rights is the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution.

The United States Bill of Rights

International Bill of Human Rights 03/20/2023

International Human Rights are a set of fundamental rights and freedoms that are recognized and protected by International Law. These rights are universal, meaning that they apply to every person, regardless of their race, gender, nationality, religion, or any other status.

International Bill of Human Rights International Human Rights are a set of fundamental rights and freedoms that are recognized and protected by International Law.

Different Types of Domestic Abuse 03/20/2023

In the United States, domestic violence is defined as abusive behavior between intimate partners such as spouses, former spouses, dating partners, or people who have a child together. Some state laws may also include other family members, such as parents, children, or siblings under the definition of domestic violence. In some jurisdictions, the definition of domestic violence may also include abuse between roommates and same-sex couples in their definition of domestic violence.

Different Types of Domestic Abuse Domestic violence is defined as abusive behavior between intimate partners such as spouses, former spouses, or dating partners.

Child Abuse & Neglect 03/20/2023

Child abuse is any intentional act or series of acts that cause harm or distress to a child. This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect. Physical abuse involves the use of physical force that results in injury, pain, or impairment. Sexual abuse is any sexual activity with a child. Emotional abuse involves the use of words, actions, or inactions that cause harm to a child's emotional well-being. Neglect involves the failure to provide for a child's basic needs, such as food, shelter, medical care, and supervision.

Child Abuse & Neglect Child abuse is any intentional act or series of acts that cause harm or distress to a child. This can include physical abuse, sexual abuse..

When Males suffer Abuse 03/20/2023

Because of feelings of denial and self-blame, many males are not able to recognize that they need help and support. Domestic violence and abuse can occur in relationships of any gender. Like with any form of abuse, the causes of domestic violence are complex and can involve a variety of factors

When Males suffer Abuse Males who experience physical abuse from a partner may respond in a variety of ways.

Domestic Abuse From a Child 03/20/2023

Not very often but it does happen. The child that once was a “good kid” can grow up to become abusive towards their own parents. How does this happen?

Domestic Abuse From a Child The child that once was a “good kid” can grow up to become abusive towards their own parents. How does this happen?

06/24/2022

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12/30/2021

I wrote a poem about


God is not a Him
If God is any gender, it will be a She
because She makes life in her womb
She gives birth
She makes other humans

God is everything including me and you and everything in between
We are connected by and to all and all is connected by and to us
I am you and you are me
We are God
God is We

The real pronoun for God is we / us
because we are God and God is we
God is it all and all it is, is God
God is us
God is we
God is all that there is

I will not call God, him
I will call God what it is
Us and everything that exists

God is our Mind
You live in heaven when you know God
You live in hell when you don't know
God is your Mind
Know your Mind, know God
Know God, Live free

Researchers Doubt That Certain Mental Disorders Are Disorders At All 09/13/2021

Absolutely

Researchers Doubt That Certain Mental Disorders Are Disorders At All What if mental disorders like anxiety, depression or post-traumatic stress disorder aren’t mental disorders at all?

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