Program for Torture Victims helps to heal over 300 torture survivors annually by providing free medical, psychological, and case management services. Using an integrated approach to rehabilitation, PTV networks with other professionals on behalf of clients. This allows for access to other free services such as legal aid, dental care, HIV/AIDS treatment, interpreter services, ophthalmology specialization and gynecological treatment for women who have undergone female genital cutting. PTV works to leverage existing community resources to meet clients’ immediate and basic needs, and lend support for cultural adjustment.
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PTV offers medical treatment to counteract the effects of the trauma induced by torture. Clients also receive continuing medical treatment through partnerships with other doctors and clinics.
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PTV offers psychological evaluation, individual and family psychotherapy, psychiatric evaluation and follow-up, and psychological affidavits for immigration court.
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PTV provides case management services to help torture victims navigate their way through Los Angeles and its community. PTV has established long-term relationships with local social service agencies.
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Our staff prepares forensic medical and psychological evaluations and serves as expert witnesses in federal immigration court. Reliving horrific experiences through testimony can be extremely traumatic to the survivor. The presence of a trusted PTV staff member can provide the extra moral support a client may need to answer detailed questions relative to their trauma.
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PTV engages elected officials and policy makers in discussions surrounding advocacy and funding. Additionally, PTV gives trainings and workshops to health providers and other members of the community.
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