Center for Victims of Torture
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Center for Victims of Torture (CVT): Healing the wounds of torture globally, strengthening healers & human rights defenders, advocating to end #torture. www.cvt.org
As an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of torture and trauma, CVT understands the importance of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In fact, in 2024, 62% of our international clients were women or girls.
November 25, 2025 at 12:43 PM
As an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of torture and trauma, CVT understands the importance of the UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. In fact, in 2024, 62% of our international clients were women or girls.
MINNESOTANS! Stand with the Somali community Sunday, Nov. 23 and show your support as the Trump administration launches attacks. Bring a dish to share or just bring yourself. All are welcome! 3 pm, Karmel Mall, 2910 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis.
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November 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM
MINNESOTANS! Stand with the Somali community Sunday, Nov. 23 and show your support as the Trump administration launches attacks. Bring a dish to share or just bring yourself. All are welcome! 3 pm, Karmel Mall, 2910 Pleasant Ave, Minneapolis.
@isaiahmn.org
@isaiahmn.org
NEW: “ . . . we’ve been downscaling and had to shut down programs providing essential care to people. And that’s heartbreaking,” said @simonadams.bsky.social in the @startribune.com. He adds, “But what keeps me awake at night is I fear they also cost us lives.” www.startribune.com/give-to-the-...
November 20, 2025 at 1:02 PM
NEW: “ . . . we’ve been downscaling and had to shut down programs providing essential care to people. And that’s heartbreaking,” said @simonadams.bsky.social in the @startribune.com. He adds, “But what keeps me awake at night is I fear they also cost us lives.” www.startribune.com/give-to-the-...
CVT is proud of the great work of the CVT Raahat team! They held an event with partners to honor its work serving the Afghan community as the project moves to closure Jan. 2026. Although the program is closing, mental health services will continue to be available through other CVT programs.
November 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
CVT is proud of the great work of the CVT Raahat team! They held an event with partners to honor its work serving the Afghan community as the project moves to closure Jan. 2026. Although the program is closing, mental health services will continue to be available through other CVT programs.
The more the Trump administration uses militaristic tactics and deportations against immigrants, the more legal, tax-paying workers leave the country. Can the U.S. afford to lose nearly $100 billion in taxes?
November 18, 2025 at 3:29 PM
The more the Trump administration uses militaristic tactics and deportations against immigrants, the more legal, tax-paying workers leave the country. Can the U.S. afford to lose nearly $100 billion in taxes?
The Trump administration repeatedly insists that they are deporting violent criminals from the country. Yet we can see that ICE is detaining anyone they believe to be an immigrant. Deporting immigrants will not lower crime rates.
November 13, 2025 at 12:53 PM
The Trump administration repeatedly insists that they are deporting violent criminals from the country. Yet we can see that ICE is detaining anyone they believe to be an immigrant. Deporting immigrants will not lower crime rates.
CVT Ethiopia has provided internships for psychology students at universities across the country for over a decade. New from CVT's Maki Katoh: “With so many of its citizens having experienced grave traumatic events, Ethiopia needs trauma healers more than ever.” Click: www.cvt.org/articles/a-l...
November 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
CVT Ethiopia has provided internships for psychology students at universities across the country for over a decade. New from CVT's Maki Katoh: “With so many of its citizens having experienced grave traumatic events, Ethiopia needs trauma healers more than ever.” Click: www.cvt.org/articles/a-l...
There is a difference between criminal behavior and civil violations. Someone who overstays the amount of time on a visa is not committing a crime. That is a civil violation. So is parking at a meter beyond the time you paid. It doesn’t make you a criminal.
November 11, 2025 at 2:02 PM
There is a difference between criminal behavior and civil violations. Someone who overstays the amount of time on a visa is not committing a crime. That is a civil violation. So is parking at a meter beyond the time you paid. It doesn’t make you a criminal.
There are legal pathways to becoming a U.S. citizen, and people reside in the country during this time. Here are two:
1. Asylum seekers live in the U.S. legally while their case is pending.
2. Refugees were already vetted overseas and are in a process seeking permanent residency.
1. Asylum seekers live in the U.S. legally while their case is pending.
2. Refugees were already vetted overseas and are in a process seeking permanent residency.
November 7, 2025 at 1:35 PM
There are legal pathways to becoming a U.S. citizen, and people reside in the country during this time. Here are two:
1. Asylum seekers live in the U.S. legally while their case is pending.
2. Refugees were already vetted overseas and are in a process seeking permanent residency.
1. Asylum seekers live in the U.S. legally while their case is pending.
2. Refugees were already vetted overseas and are in a process seeking permanent residency.
How Democracies Revive: Don’t miss this virtual conversation with Juan Méndez, former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture & long-time member of CVT’s National Advisory Council. Hosted by the U of Minn Humphrey School of Public Affairs - Nov. 11, 5:45 pm Central. Register by email: [email protected].
November 6, 2025 at 6:21 PM
How Democracies Revive: Don’t miss this virtual conversation with Juan Méndez, former UN Special Rapporteur on Torture & long-time member of CVT’s National Advisory Council. Hosted by the U of Minn Humphrey School of Public Affairs - Nov. 11, 5:45 pm Central. Register by email: [email protected].
Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states clearly that everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution and torture. It is legal for people to seek this protection in the United States.
November 4, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Article 14 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights states clearly that everyone has the right to seek asylum from persecution and torture. It is legal for people to seek this protection in the United States.
CVT is hiring a full-time Psychologist in Clarkston, Georgia. You'll provide high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive psychotherapy services, including individual, couples, and group therapy. Doctoral degree required. 50% remote. Click: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cvt/CA...
October 31, 2025 at 7:08 PM
CVT is hiring a full-time Psychologist in Clarkston, Georgia. You'll provide high-quality, trauma-informed, culturally responsive psychotherapy services, including individual, couples, and group therapy. Doctoral degree required. 50% remote. Click: jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cvt/CA...
Trump's new cap on refugee admissions is making devastating history with an unprecedented low of 7,500 people, prioritizing white Afrikaners for entry. “The United States has stood as a strong light of hope in the past,” said CVT's Alison Beckman. “Today, that light is being extinguished.”
October 31, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Trump's new cap on refugee admissions is making devastating history with an unprecedented low of 7,500 people, prioritizing white Afrikaners for entry. “The United States has stood as a strong light of hope in the past,” said CVT's Alison Beckman. “Today, that light is being extinguished.”
Up until 2025, if you were seeking protection in the United States, it took years, even decades. And while this process helped only a tiny percentage of refugees, it was still possible via the Refugee Admissions Program or by applying for asylum at the border.
October 30, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Up until 2025, if you were seeking protection in the United States, it took years, even decades. And while this process helped only a tiny percentage of refugees, it was still possible via the Refugee Admissions Program or by applying for asylum at the border.
NEW: “For a society collectively to make progress towards justice, individual survivors must feel that their own healing and justice needs are being addressed,” said CVT's Dr. Shannon Golden about a new CVT report on justice for survivors in Northern Uganda. Read more:
www.cvt.org/statements/n...
www.cvt.org/statements/n...
October 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
NEW: “For a society collectively to make progress towards justice, individual survivors must feel that their own healing and justice needs are being addressed,” said CVT's Dr. Shannon Golden about a new CVT report on justice for survivors in Northern Uganda. Read more:
www.cvt.org/statements/n...
www.cvt.org/statements/n...
Refugees are in the United States legally after undergoing rigorous vetting processes across many government agencies. In fact, refugees are among the most documented people on earth. However, less than 1% of all refugees are ever resettled to the U.S.
October 28, 2025 at 11:21 AM
Refugees are in the United States legally after undergoing rigorous vetting processes across many government agencies. In fact, refugees are among the most documented people on earth. However, less than 1% of all refugees are ever resettled to the U.S.
Curt Goering served as CVT exec director from 2012-21, a time of expansion in programming. He comments on the need for CVT’s care, saying “. . . at a time of resurgent denial of torture and its impacts, and increasingly, its justification, the role of CVT has never been more critical or needed.”
October 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Curt Goering served as CVT exec director from 2012-21, a time of expansion in programming. He comments on the need for CVT’s care, saying “. . . at a time of resurgent denial of torture and its impacts, and increasingly, its justification, the role of CVT has never been more critical or needed.”
Another incredible morning of healing and hope as CVT celebrates another successful Restoring Hope Breakfast! While we recognize our 40th anniversary, we are grateful to all our supporters – you make a difference for survivors around the world! Thank you so much.
October 23, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Another incredible morning of healing and hope as CVT celebrates another successful Restoring Hope Breakfast! While we recognize our 40th anniversary, we are grateful to all our supporters – you make a difference for survivors around the world! Thank you so much.
More on CVT's advocacy work . . .
October 14, 2025 at 11:29 AM
More on CVT's advocacy work . . .
A critical component of CVT’s work over four decades has been policy advocacy to support survivors, end torture and hold people accountable. Many key policy moments were influenced by CVT’s advocacy. Check out these key moments of our history.
October 14, 2025 at 11:27 AM
A critical component of CVT’s work over four decades has been policy advocacy to support survivors, end torture and hold people accountable. Many key policy moments were influenced by CVT’s advocacy. Check out these key moments of our history.
On World Mental Health Day, a reminder that more than 123 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. These levels, and the trauma they suggest, are truly historic. Mental health care must be part of crisis response. Let’s make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.
October 10, 2025 at 1:21 PM
On World Mental Health Day, a reminder that more than 123 million people have been forcibly displaced worldwide. These levels, and the trauma they suggest, are truly historic. Mental health care must be part of crisis response. Let’s make mental health and well-being for all a global priority.
How does the U.S. immigration system affect community health and wellbeing? Join CVT's Sara Nelson as she speaks on a panel hosted by MN Doctors for Health Equity. Oct. 11 in St. Paul. If you’re in Minnesota, register here: mdheq.org/event-6334218
October 9, 2025 at 4:05 PM
How does the U.S. immigration system affect community health and wellbeing? Join CVT's Sara Nelson as she speaks on a panel hosted by MN Doctors for Health Equity. Oct. 11 in St. Paul. If you’re in Minnesota, register here: mdheq.org/event-6334218
Over CVT’s 40 years, we expanded to many countries, serving thousands of survivors. Many programs have since closed, but our hearts are with our colleagues and clients always.
October 9, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Over CVT’s 40 years, we expanded to many countries, serving thousands of survivors. Many programs have since closed, but our hearts are with our colleagues and clients always.
It’s CVT’s 40th anniversary! Join us in celebrating our milestones and accomplishments from our beginnings back in 1985. Watch for information and details from our four decades of healing and hope.
October 7, 2025 at 12:56 PM
It’s CVT’s 40th anniversary! Join us in celebrating our milestones and accomplishments from our beginnings back in 1985. Watch for information and details from our four decades of healing and hope.
Survivors of torture have spoken out: It is time to ban goods that have no purpose other than torture. Read the joint declaration from survivors, who write, “We unequivocally support a torture-free trade treaty.”
www.cvt.org/statements/j...
www.cvt.org/statements/j...
October 2, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Survivors of torture have spoken out: It is time to ban goods that have no purpose other than torture. Read the joint declaration from survivors, who write, “We unequivocally support a torture-free trade treaty.”
www.cvt.org/statements/j...
www.cvt.org/statements/j...