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Government Interpretation
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American Translation Partners, Inc. (ATP) provides services to government agencies in several capacities. ATP facilitates verbal communication and written translations between non-English parties and government agencies in more than 200 language pairs. Our area of expertise includes law enforcement, public safety, health & human services, energy, environmental, agricultural, food & drug, educational, transportation, military and a variety of other sectors.
ATP is defined as a “Small Business” in accordance with
the SBA and is registered with the Defense Logistics Agency and the
Central Contractors Registration (CCR). We are also in the process
of attaining certification as minority and women businesses by SOMWBA
(State Office of Minority and Women Business Assistance) and expect
to receive our certification sometime this year. Please feel free
to contact us for ATP’s tax identification number, DUNNS number
or any other applicable government codes (SIC, CAGE, NAICS, PSC, FSC).
ATP has provided a wide variety of language services for the United
States Federal and State Courts', several Law Enforcement Agencies
(including the FBI, DEA, Department of the Treasury and several other
agencies in the Department of Justice), International Political Conferences,
as well as, Consulates Offices from around the globe. Below is a sample
list of services we offer for Government professionals:
- Certified & Notarized
Document Translations
- Consecutive Interpretation
- Simultaneous Interpretation
- Simultaneous Conference
Equipment
- Escort / Whisper Interpretation
- Proffers
- Pre Trial Hearings
- Grand Jury Investigations
- Administrative Hearings
& Appeals
- Customs & Immigration
- Arraignments
- Depositions: Civil &
Criminal
- Workers Compensation
- Jury Trials
- Arbitrations/Settlements
- Examinations Under Oath
- Recorded/Written Statements
- Telephone Conference Calls/VTC
- Independent Medical Examinations
- Audio & Video Recording Evaluation
& Transcriptions/Translations
- Site Translation
- Expert Linguistic Witness
Testimony
- Military Training Exercises
- Linguistic Support Services
- Field Visitation & Excursions
with Foreign Delegates or within Foreign Countries
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Interpretation |
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Interpretations are legally required
during a multiplicity of proceedings (legal, insurance, medical, etc…)
to assure that the Non-English (LEP = limited English proficient) speaking
party comprehends all communications. Consecutive Interpreting is a repetition
of the verbatim, inclusive of intonations and emphasis, immediately after
the completion of a phrase or a couple sentences. Simultaneous Interpreting
is also a verbatim repetition of all communications, but the transmission
of the multilingual content is repeated concurrently, within a fraction
of second after a segment of a sentence or phrase. ATP offers Simultaneous
Conference Interpreting equipment, qualified sound engineers and project
managers for on-site support. Escort interpreters utilize a combination
of the simultaneous and consecutive modes of interpretation to relay the
message within seconds of the speaker’s words or after a “paragraph”
of ideas. Escort interpretation does not require electronic equipment and
is spoken directly to an individual listener. This mode is used primarily
when one or two individuals in a group speak a different language from the
rest. This mode of interpretation is frequently utilized for informal conversations
(that do not require technical jargon or subject matter expertise) and engaged
by tourists, foreign delegates, field visitations and excursions.
ATP’s Interpreters are not only experts in the techniques of Interpreting
in various proceedings; they are also sensitive to the confidentiality and
impartiality of the information they are transmitting. Additionally, they
are aware of the cultural pitfalls of conducting business in their native
foreign languages. All of ATP's Interpreters are screened and evaluated
for their bilingual skills and their knowledge of the appropriate protocol,
as well as their practice and commitment to the Interpreter’s Code
of Ethics & Conduct. Three main characteristics qualify our Interpreters
for governmental affairs - Impartiality, Confidentiality and Accuracy. Our
network of Interpreters have collectively worked on hundreds of thousands
of multilingual proceedings in venues throughout North America and overseas.
Moreover, through our international network of approximately 5,000 supplementary
team members and affiliates, ATP is able to provide Interpreters in any
location around the world.
ATP routinely provides Accredited and Certified State & Federal Court
Interpreters, as well as Certified ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreters
for United States Federal and State Courts' Proceedings, Depositions, International
Conferences and various other types of engagements.
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Translation |
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A combination of personalized attention
and a meticulous review process, with several linguists for each document
translation, insures that you receive accurate translations. Every document
we translate is GUARANTEED against Errors & Omissions, and can
be certified and / or notarized for acceptance by any court or government
agency. Below is a sample list of texts American Translation Partners Translates:
- Birth / Death & Marriage Certificate,
Personal Letters, Diplomas & Degrees
- Surveys & Questionnaires
- Administrative Manuals, User Guides
& Training Handbooks
- Transcripts & Legal Documents
- Patents, Tests & Reports,
- Translation and Typesetting of
Business Cards
- Cataloging for International Document
Discovery
- Research of Foreign Texts
American Translation Partners utilizes
a combination of experienced in-house staff and an international network
of linguistic professionals. Translation teams consist of technical and
creative individuals (bilingual attorneys, engineers, bankers, scholars
and members of the diplomatic community) that work in unison to produce
well-written translations. There are several members on any given Translation
Project, including: cultural researchers, certified and accredited native
translators, typesetters, copy editors, proofreaders and project managers.
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Audio Transcription/Translations |
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ATP is the professional solution for
all of your audio transcription / translation services. ATP can transcribe
your recording in any language or dialect, including English, and then provide
a certified and/or notarized translation in the specified format you require.
ATP not only specializes in Evidentiary Recordings (Body Microphone Recordings,
Telephone Taps & Surveillance) and Preliminary Review of Audio
/ Video Recordings in Discovery; but also Statements & Reports, Sworn Statements
& Examinations under Oath, Depositions & Hearings, Summons &
Complaint, Medical Records and Focus Groups.
You can rely on ATP to provide expeditious service at competitive rates.
Over the years, ATP has served the United States Attorneys, USDC, DEA, FBI,
Federal Judges, Insurance Claims Adjusters, Investigators and Independent
Medical Examiners for audio transcription / translation services.
ATP’s Audio Transcription / Translation process is meticulous and systematically
organized for quality control evaluation and pedigree of information. ATP
is able to provide expeditious turnarounds to meet our clients requirements.
The process begins with the acquisition of materials to be transcribed.
Courier, mail or bring your material to our office and a Project Manager
will assist you. We will evaluate your material(s) and provide an estimate
based upon the language pairs involved, recording length; number of identifiable
and unidentifiable speakers; percentage of dead audio time, complexity of
terminology used, sound quality of the recording(s), formatting and output
requirements.
Evaluating, transcribing and translating audio recordings requires accurate,
impartial transcriptions of the verbatim as well as meticulous translations
from the source language into English. At ATP, our Language Specialists
combine their cultural background, research capabilities and writing skills
to produce only the highest quality translations. Providing ATP with any
reference materials (case background details, field of subject matter, and/or
Report of Investigation) in regards to the case will assist tremendously
in the linguistic process.
Upon completion of the translation process, the certified transcription
/ translation will be formatted and typeset. The certified transcription
/ translation is then delivered in your preferred format including: FedEx,
US Postal Express Mail or courier.
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Insurance
and Confidentiality |
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ATP is fully insured by Lloyd’s
of London Insurance; and as for your concerns about confidentiality, we
have a strict policy that each language specialist must sign and abide by
the terms of our Non-Disclosure Agreement before working on any project.
Furthermore, for governmental and legal requirements, ATP does a thorough
background check on each Interpreter and Translator that requires security
clearance. The background check includes the following: Social Security
Number Report; Workers Compensation; Criminal Verification; Motor Vehicle
Report; Employment and Education Verification.
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Special
Services |
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Also of special interest, ATP is responsive
to the need for assistance in urgent matters and consequently offers Last-Minute
Requests, Rush Services and 24-Hour Emergency Support. All of the abovementioned
services are charged at additional percentages above standard rates. Other
Special Services include: Call Confirmations / language verification; Site
Translations; and Discounted Volume Rates for repetitive services |
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Government
Discount |
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All members of the Greater Boston Federal
Executive Board (GBFEB) receive a 5% discount for interpretation and translation
services.
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