PTV engages elected officials and policy makers in discussing what responses are needed to stop torture, and advocates for the appropriate and adequate resources that will facilitate the healing of the survivors of torture and their families.  

PTV collaborates with local organizations to host public programs for events such as the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture. We enjoy initiating and participating in thoughtful dialogue about torture and its consequences to the individual and society.

If you would like to invite a PTV staff member to speak to your organization, please email info@ptvla.org.

Sample of Ongoing Trainings and Presentations:

Dr. Quiroga has trained 36 residents of the Department of Family Medicine of the Harbor – UCLA Medical Center over the past three years. They attend one or two full day trainings at the Medical/Psychiatric clinic at the Venice Family Clinic.

Dr. Berthold provided weekly supervision to the seven 2nd year Masters of Social Work graduate student interns

Dr. Quiroga provided ongoing medical training to Francisca Garcia, M.D. (physician from Chile) regarding the medical consequences of torture and the treatment of torture survivors.

Ana C. Deutsch, (2009, March 23 to March 27). “Advanced Training for Mental Health Professionals Working with Torture Survivors in Latin-America”. Mexico City, Mexico, seminar as part of the Global Project Training sponsored by the IRCT.

June 26th: The United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture

"This is a day on which we pay our respects to those who have endured the unimaginable. This is an occasion for the world to speak up against the unspeakable. It is long overdue that a day be dedicated to remembering and supporting the many victims and survivors of torture around the world."

UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan