Tufts Asylum Project (TAP) is an organization dedicated to providing essential services to individuals seeking asylum in Maine. By bringing together legal expertise, medical knowledge, and the dedication of students, TAP aims to provide forensic medical and psychological evaluations to those navigating the asylum process. Our mission is centered on collaboration and partnership, recognizing the crucial role that each stakeholder plays in addressing the needs of asylum seekers. Through these collaborative efforts, we strive to uphold the principles of human rights and ensure that individuals fleeing persecution receive the necessary support to pursue safety and justice.
Additionally, our goal with TAP is to provide training opportunities to increase the number of certified evaluators, thereby expanding our capacity to meet the demands of the growing community of asylum seekers in Maine. We are dedicated to conducting thorough and accurate assessments to support asylum applications. Through this training initiative, Tufts Asylum Clinic is committed to building a sustainable infrastructure to effectively address the needs of asylum seekers in the long term.
Since its start, TAP has received FME requests from over 100 asylum seekers across New England and beyond, with individuals coming from more than 25 countries around the world. The map below reflects just a glimpse of the places our clients have journeyed from. Behind each pin on the map is a person with a story, a journey, and hopes for the future. As FME providers, our role is to bear witness to these stories and to provide the support that helps each person obtain dignity and security.