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Defining Torture
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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CVT Applauds New UN Study on Global Trade in Goods Used for Torture
Posted: 03/14/2023
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Center for Victims of Torture Responds to Memphis Police Beating Video
Posted: 01/27/2023
CVT issued this statement as video footage was released of the deadly beating of Tyre Nichols by police in Memphis. Read More ⇒
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Center for Victims of Torture Opens New Project in Dabat, Ethiopia
Posted: 01/26/2023
CVT today announces the opening of a new healing center in Dabat, Ethiopia, which serves refugees living in the Alemwach refugee site. Read More ⇒
