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PSYCHOLOGICAL COUNSELING

As the pioneer in torture rehabilitation, PTV has developed an integrated and successful approach to healing survivors. More than 80% of our survivors have untreated Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) due their the violence they or their family endured. Our mental health program includes individual and family psychotherapy, psychological evaluation, psychiatric evaluation and follow-up care.

OUTPATIENT MEDICAL CARE

PTV provides medical care to survivors regardless of their access coverage. At our PTV Human Rights Health Clinic at USC Eisner, our physicians provide trauma-informed care. We also utilize our network at USC and other local healthcare organizations.

LEGAL SUPPORT

PTV works with an extensive network of attorneys and legal aid organizations to ensure high-quality legal assistance for our clients. Our staff conducts forensic medical and psychological evaluations, serves as expert witnesses for asylum cases in federal immigration proceedings, and for human rights or war crimes trials in international courts. Additionally, we provide training to attorneys, federal immigration officers and judges.

COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Our holistic and integrated approach to healing also includes massage therapy, chiropractic care, acupuncture, art therapy, and theatre, which are provided through our innovative partnerships with local teaching institutions or by dedicated volunteer professionals.

SOCIAL SERVICES & HEALING GROUPS

PTV provides comprehensive case management service to meet basic needs such as emergency cash assistance, food, and clothing. Our peer support groups create a sense of community for clients, allow them to share experiences, and empower them to become spokespeople against the use of torture.

PUBLIC EDUCATION & ADVOCACY

PTV holds programs and utilizes social media to educate the community about the global use of government sponsored torture and persecution and its consequences. We also engage elected officials and policymakers to help combat human rights abuses and advocate for resources to facilitate the healing of survivors and to reunite them with their families.

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