CREDIBILITY CONSULTATION SM
EXPERT SUPPORT FOR ASSESSING SOGI/E CLAIMS
Grungras Consultancy is proud to offer a one-of-a-kind, specialized service for government asylum agencies around the world: expert Credibility ConsultationSM for asylum and refugee claims. This service focuses exclusively on claims related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression (SOGI/E).
WHY CREDIBILITY CONSULTATIONSM?
As SOGI/E asylum and refugee claims become more prevalent in government agency caseloads worldwide, they present unique challenges for decision-makers. These claims are often far more complex and difficult to assess than others. Accurately evaluating them requires a combination of SOGI/E-specific social and physical science expertise, extensive knowledge of country conditions, and significant experience with these cases. Unfortunately, this rare combination of knowledge and skills is very rare.
Some asylum agencies have sought to address this challenge by establishing specialized units and credibility training programs focused on SOGI/E claims. However, without dedicated research departments and sufficiently large applicant cohorts to justify the associated costs, many of these programs have proven resource-prohibitive. In addition, many agencies employ overly simplistic interviewing “models” that fail to capture the complexities of SOGI/E claims. These limitations contribute to continued difficulties in the SOGI/E area, drawing criticism and diminishing confidence in agency effectiveness.
HOW GRUNGRAS CONSULTANCY CAN HELP
The Grungras Credibility ConsultationSM provides your agency with all the expertise and support you need to evaluate SOGI/E claims accurately and efficiently. Developed by Neil Grungras, the world’s foremost expert in SOGI/E claims, our service draws on decades of experience in evaluating hundreds of claims, training thousands of decision-makers, and authoring 15 influential publications on the subject.
All consultations are conducted personally by Mr. Grungras, who will work closely with your team, offering consistent, evidence-based assessments. Each case is carefully evaluated by weighing its unique facts against established knowledge from multiple academic disciplines such as developmental and social psychology, cultural anthropology, human sexuality, and physiology. Mr. Grungras’ unmatched expertise will ensure that your agency can make fully informed decisions that meet all legal and procedural requirements.
FLEXIBLE AND CONFIDENTIAL SUPPORT
Whether your agency requires assistance with a specific challenging case or a comprehensive review of your entire SOGI/E caseload, our service is fully customizable to meet your needs. Reviews are conducted based on your client dossiers and transcripts, with findings provided verbally or in writing, according to your preference. Written findings can be relied upon in further proceedings. We guarantee absolute confidentiality through legally enforceable secrecy agreements and, when necessary, document redaction.
The Grungras Credibility ConsultationSM is available as a standalone service or as part of our broader capacity-building or learner-driven training packages.