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Torture is a deliberate and systematic dismantling of a person’s identity and humanity through physical or psychological pain and suffering. Torture’s purpose is to destroy a sense of community, eliminate leaders, create a climate of fear, and produce a culture of apathy. The most common forms of torture reported by CVT clients are beatings and psychological torture. It is estimated that there are more than 50,000 torture survivors in Minnesota and as many as 1.3 million in the U.S.
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CVT Looks Ahead to Unity and Healing Under Biden Administration
Posted: 11/07/2020
The Center for Victims of TortureTM (CVT) today responded to the outcome of the 2020 presidential election and noted the work ahead to restore the principles upon which America was founded. Read More ⇒
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Refugee Resettlement Cap of 15,000 is Shameful
Posted: 10/28/2020
The Center for Victims of TortureTM (CVT) today responded to the Trump administration’s announcement that they will cap the number of refugees to be resettled in the United States in Fiscal Year 2021 at a meager 15,000. Read More ⇒
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CVT Decries Proposed Refugee Resettlement Number as Pathetic
Posted: 10/01/2020
The Center for Victims of TortureTM (CVT) today responded to the Trump administration’s proposal to welcome fewer refugees to the United States in Fiscal Year 2021 than ever before in U.S. history. Read More ⇒
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