Winter 2010
Give the Gift of Life- This newsletter features the story of one man who fled torture in Cameroon and is now on his way to rebuilding his life. Also featured is reflections and resolutions from PTV's founders and new Executive Director Julie Gutman. Download PDF

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

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

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

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

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

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

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