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Welcome Blankets Arrive Just in Time for Thanksgiving

Tuesday, November 20, 2018
An artistic collaboration benefits CVT's torture survivor clients.
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After 2018 Midterm Elections, Stay Vigilant

Thursday, November 15, 2018
CVT Executive Director Curt Goering reflects on the recent midterm elections.
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Relieving Suffering for Survivors of Torture

Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Dedan Otieno writes about how his work as psychosocial counselor helps relieve survivors' suffering, as do the actions they then take to help other survivors find care.
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“So Many Highlights”: Reflecting on 15 years of Human Rights Advocacy

Tuesday, November 6, 2018
Nancy Pearson, training manager for New Tactics in Human Rights, reflects on 15 years with the program and its evolution in the MENA region.
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Social Work Expands at CVT’s St. Paul Healing Center

Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Read about plans to expand group treatment options at CVT's St. Paul clinic.
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The Minnesota State Fair: Clients and Volunteers Reflect

Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Uplifting anecdotes from CVT volunteers about accompanying clients to the Minnesota State Fair
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Remembering a Young Torture Survivor on the Declaration’s 70th Anniversary

Thursday, October 18, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Global Health, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
Darlene Lynch, head of external relations at CVT Atlanta, remembers a young survivor and his right to live a life without torture.
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You Will Not Carry Your Wounds Alone

Friday, October 12, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Human Rights, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support
Siri Hustvedt, internationally best-selling author, gave this speech when CVT was awarded the Dr. Guislain "Breaking the Chains of Stigma" Award on Oct. 10.
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CVT Jordan: Ten Years of Healing – Ten Years of Firsts

Monday, October 8, 2018
Posted in Torture Rehabilitation, Immigration, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Refugees
As CVT Jordan marks its 10th anniversary, we look at the ways the program changed and expanded to meet the needs of survivors.
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The Tactical Mapping Tool From New Tactics in Human Rights

Thursday, October 4, 2018
CVT's New Tactics in Human Rights program launched a groundbreaking web application!
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