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PTV sees its task as returning survivors to the community of human beings, freeing and giving them the inner resources to be “caught up in the bundle of life,” as South African Archbishop Desmond Tutu puts it. Your support helps us return survivors to the community of human beings."
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PTV Chronicle
Stay informed! If you are on our mailing list you will receive our newsletter, PTV Chronicle, as well as information about public events and advocacy issues. If you wish to be put on our mailing list, or have any questions about how to help, please contact us at info@ptvla.org
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Profits for Peace - The Last Push
July 27th, 2010- It has been a remarkable month at Program for Torture Victims. Since the launch of our Profits for Peace campaign on UN International Day in Support of Torture Victims, so many of you have generously responded by patronizing participating businesses. Our goal is to raise $10,000 by the end of July and we are almost there. You can help us reach the finish line. Read more... |
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A Proud Day in L.A.
July 7th, 2010- On June 25, torture survivors met with Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa as the Program for Torture Victims was officially honored by the City of Los Angeles for its 30-year record of work on behalf of torture survivors. In addition to adopting Councilmember Jan Perry's resolution honoring PTV and condemning torture, the Council declared June 26 Victims of Torture Day in Los Angeles. Read more... |
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Profits for Peace
June 24th, 2010- Starting June 26, participating restaurants and businesses will contribute a portion of their proceeds to PTV for a day, a week, a month, or a year. Others, including the L.A. institution Pink's Hot Dogs, have made generous contributions to support this initiative. Read more... |
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A Message from PTV Executive Director, Julie Gutman
June 17th, 2010- "I started my journey as executive director of PTV last month, and each passing day deepens my sense that this is where I belong. Perhaps it was listening to Rossana, who fled El Salvador after being beaten and raped by death squads. 'I had no job, no home, no family,' said Rossana. 'I wanted to die. PTV saved my life, and I am now able to help others in Los Angeles without fear I will be tortured...'" read more... |
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Vol 7 / Edition 1 / Spring 2010
30 Years of Healing- This newsletter features the incredible story of ex-client turned donor, Leonid Rem and his family. An entrepreneurial family who escaped political oppression and sought refuge in the United States, PTV helped them to heal and begin a new life in Los Angeles. Also featured is a welcome to our new Executive Director, Julie Gutman, Esq., and an interview with professional volunteer Dr. Naomi Wolman. read more |
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Vol VI/ Edition 1 Fall 2009
The Program for Torture Victims: A Story of Success- This year, PTV extended its services to 101 new clients from over 65 different countries, bringing the total number of clients currently being served by PTV to 305 people. More than 90% of our clients have suffered physical torture, and more than 90% have suffered psychological torture. Many have endured both... read more |
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VOLV / EDITION 1 Fall 2008
The 1985 Accomarca Massacre: Justice after 23 Years- On a chill winter day in August, in a small indigenous village, a town was just beginning to awaken when the first shot was fired. It was not yet dawn; the sun was rusting over the mountains, orange in its beginning, then slowly fading to pale gold. .... read more |
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VOL IV / EDITION 1 Fall 2007
Exiled: Bibianne's Story of Hope and Healing- My home is no longer the Congo, or Zaire, the terra cotta walls of my mothers house, or the leashed cattle amongst the villagers. My home is not the volcanic gunfire that has settled into Central Africa, nor the narrow footprints of my youth. ..... read more |
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VOL II / EDITION 4 SUMMER 2005
Giving Wings- For Brigitte Perreault-Wolf, it started with a magazine article about Somali refugees arriving in the U.S. "I'm from Montreal," she says, "and I thought, wow! When I moved, I was excited to be here, but these people come and they have absolutely nothing, not even the language. I thought about how difficult that must be.".... read more |
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VOL II / EDITION 3 WINTER 2004
Beating the Odds: Robert's Inspiring Journey- A promising new career awaits Robert Ndifor Tamukong, a 36-year-old from the African country of Cameroon. He has begun a doctoral program to be a pharmacist. Considering his past trials, this is no small feat.... read more |
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VOL II / EDITION 2 AUTUMN 2003
Igor Mkhitarov: No Longer Running- Igor Mkhitarov's escape from Armenia could be straight out of a suspense novel. Born in the ethnic Armenian enclave in Azerbaijan known as Nagorno-Karabakh, Igor experienced riots orchestrated by government supporters when ethnic Armenians voted to secede and join Armenia.... read more |
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VOL I / EDITION 1 FALL 2002
Torture Survivors Find a Home- Torture is a human rights abuse that is universally condemned. Despite this seemingly universal sentiment, it is estimated that up to 80 nations still employ torture as a means to terrorize and intimidate..... read more |
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"A Free E-mail Newsletter – Furthering the Dialogue to Better Serve Survivors of Torture"
Dialogus provides a forum for members of the torture treatment centers in the U.S. who serve survivors of torture to participate in a dialogue about innovative approaches in their work with survivors as well as share resource information, news, and solutions to challenges we face. We hope that you will enjoy being part of this forum and community. |
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- Volume 7, Number 1, November 2001
- Volume 6, Number 1, August 2001
- Volume 5, Number 1, May 2001
- Volume 4, Number 1, March 2001
- Volume 3, Number 1, January 2001
- Volume 2, Number 1, October 2000
- Volume 1, Number 1, August 2000
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