CVT In the News
It's Past Time to End the Use of Torture
Star Tribune
Douglas A. Johnson's commentary in the Star Tribune calls on Minnesota's Senators to get behind an effort to set consistent, humane standards of treatment for prisoners.
February 8, 2008
Coleman Opposes Limiting Interrogations
The Minnesota Daily
The Senate will consider legislation to end the use of torture and cruel treatment by the CIA. Minnesota Sen. Norm Coleman says he will not support the bill.
February 7, 2008
There is Help for Refugees Struggling with Stress
Mshale
The second in a series of columns written by CVT for Mshale newspaper to help refugees who have fled war and political violence understand the effects of trauma and heal.
February 2008
Healing After War is a Long Process but it is Possible
Mshale
One in a series of columns written by CVT for Mshale newspaper to help refugees who have fled war and political violence understand the effects of trauma and heal.
January 2008
2007
As Congress Struggles to Limit Torture, Experts say Harsh Interrogation Tactics don't work and The Case of Abu Zubaydah: How Valuable was his Information?
MinnPost.com
Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson says the abusive interrogation tactics reported used by the CIA result in unreliable information.
December 20, 2007
Helping Victims of Torture
Monitor on Psychology
CVT's Director of Research Jon Hubbard is named a Humanitarian Hero by the American Psychology Association's magazine Monitor on Psychology. Dr. Hubbard helps torture treatment programs in other countries overcome obstacles and evaluate their work to become more effective organizations.
December 2007
Torture Victims Find U.S. Source of Hope and New Fears
National Catholic Reporter
This profile of torture treatment in the U.S. describes how centers like CVT help survivors heal the wounds of torture. But for those who fled seeking safety in the U.S., the images from Abu Ghraib triggered fearful memories.
November 9, 2007
Waterboarding is Torture
Washington Times
CVT's executive director says waterboarding is torture in a letter to the editor responding to a Washington Times editorial.
November 3, 2007
Midday: 150 Things that Shaped Minnesota
Minnesota Public Radio
Kate Roberts, author of "Minnesota 150: The People, Places and Things that Shape Our State," was interviewed on the public radio program, Midday, and discussed why CVT was included in the exhibit about the things that make Minnesota what it is today. The Minnesota 150 discussion is during Hour 1 of the program
October 26, 2007
Tortured Logic
Newsweek
Newsweek columnist Dr. Dean Ornish quotes CVT Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson and board member Steven Miles, M.D., in this column on the morality and efficacy of torture. Dr. Ornish notes that torture is not effective at gaining truthful information and explains how torturing societies compromise the professional ethics of health professionals.
October 18, 2007
Interview with CVT Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson and Board Member Steve Miles, M.D.
Democracy Now!
This national TV and radio program featured CVT executive director and board member Steve Miles, M.D. Both discussed U.S. policies that allow torture and cruel treatment and the lasting harm caused by psychological torture. Miles, author of Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity and the War on Terror, pointed out that when the we send the message that the U.S. can chose when to follow international law and treaty commitments, it sends a message to other countries that they can do the same.
September 28, 2007
In Padilla Interrogation, No Checks or Balances
Christian Science Monitor
Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson responds to the prolonged isolation endured by Jose Padilla, who was held without charge in a military brig for over three years and allegedly subjected to prolonged isolation, sensory deprivation and stress position, among other harsh interrogation tactics.
September 4, 2007
Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Midday
Minnesota Public Radio
Sen. Klobuchar responds to a question about the U.S. use of torture mentions CVT during the MPR program Midday at the Minnesota State Fair (mention occurs 40 minutes into program).
August 31, 2007
Torture Advocates Call for Change
Minnesota Public Radio
On the 20th anniversary of the Convention Against Torture, CVT raises awareness about the affects of detention on those fleeing persecution and seeking asylum in the United States.
June 26, 2007
Dancing Through Revolution
The Story
Artist, dancer and survivor Leili Pritschet discusses her need to dance and to forgive on the public radio program, The Story.
May 30, 2007
The Kim Jeffries Show
KTIS-AM
CVT joins Kim Jeffries and Northwestern College President Al Cureton to talk about the Evangelical Declaration Against Torture.
May 17, 2007
Torture Archives come to University Library
Minnesota Daily
May 2, 2007
Hidden Hurt
Minnesota Medicine
Primary care providers play an essential role in identifying victims of trauma and torture.
March 2007
Confessions of a Torturer
Chicago Reader
Reporter John Conroy tells the story of a former Army interrogator, Tony Lagouranis.
March 2, 2007
Getting Past Torture to Healing
Star Tribune
Commentary by Gboyee Q. Seeyon, chair, Organization of Liberians in Minnesota public relations committee and CVT practicum student, and Patricia Shannon, Ph.D., L.P. CVT psychologist and manager of CVT's New Neighbors/Hidden Scars project.
March 3, 2007
Our Human Rights Show
The Village Voice
Column by Nat Hentoff
January 16, 2007
2006
Again It's Time to Back up Words on Human Rights
Star Tribune
Commentary by Ruth Barrett Rendler, Acting Executive Director
December 10, 2006
War Trauma Survivors Shy Away from Doctors
Mshale
October 1, 2006
Minneapolis Center to help war survivors in Congo
Star Tribune
September 29, 2006
Trauma: Get Over It
Utne Magazine
August 2006
A Happy Ending to a Long, Harrowing Journey
East Side Review
May 8, 2006
Opinion: Desensitized to Torture
Minnesota Daily
April 24, 2006
Torture: Always Wrong (Click on Modaview Player and select "Torture: Always Wrong" to listen)
Women on the Move hosted by Ember Reichgott Junge
Voice America
April 13, 2006
The Healing Power of Gardens (Must be a subscriber to view full article)
Utne Magazine
March/April 2006
First Class of Liberian Correctional Officers Graduates in More than Two Decades
United Nations Mission in Liberia
February 10, 2006
Center for Victims of Torture Wins Humanitarian Award
Minnesota Public Radio
January 17, 2006
2005
Torture: It Simply Doesn’t Work
Commentary by Douglas A. Johnson, CVT executive director, in the Star Tribune
November 27, 2005
Liberian Boy, Tortured at Home, Finds Help in Minnesota
KARE-TV
August 8, 2005
Center for Torture Victims Speaks Out Against Alleged Torture by U.S.
Minnesota Public Radio
June 26, 2005
Policy on Torture Reveals U.S. Ideals
Commentary by Douglas A. Johnson, CVT executive director, in the Star Tribune.
May 5, 2005
Defining Torture After Abu Ghraib
National Public Radio
March 15, 2005
