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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.
Press Releases
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The Center for Victims of Torture Reaffirms Support for Refugees as President Trump Confirms All-Time Low Refugee Admissions
Posted: 11/02/2019
CVT commits to intensifying its efforts on behalf of refugees as the Trump administration has confirmed it will limit the number of refugees to be admitted to the U.S. in Fiscal Year 2020 to 18,000, less than 20 percent of the historic average and the lowest admissions goal ever. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Commemorates 10 Years of Healing in Uganda
Posted: 10/21/2019
CVT is marking 10 years of healing in Uganda, where the organization has cared for survivors of torture and war, as well as conducting in-depth training of partner organizations to develop specialized skills in trauma rehabilitation. Read More ⇒
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President Trump's Refugee Admissions Cap of 18,000 is Harmful and Irrational
Posted: 09/27/2019
CVT expressed outrage at the Trump Administration’s proposal to further reduce the number of refugees to be admitted in Fiscal Year 2020 to a mere 18,000. Read More ⇒
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