Program for Torture Victims

About Me

The Program for Torture Victims (PTV) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to alleviate the suffering and health consequences of torture through psychological, medical, and social services to victims of state-sponsored violence. The United States government estimates that up to 500,000 survivors of state-sponsored torture live in the US.

Established as a volunteer organization in 1980, PTV is the oldest torture treatment center in the United States. We serve approximately 250 clients each year from over 60 countries.

For more information, check out our website

Thank you to all on MySpace who have become our friends. Please know that PTV does not endorse any information represented on these personal pages.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

People who believe in defending human rights.

Interested in volunteering?

Make a tax-deductible donation online through Network for Good

Books:

Dr. Quiroga's Desktop Study on Politically Motivated Torture and its Survivors

Oath Betrayed
Healing Invisible Wounds
The Blindfoldâ€™s Eyes: My Journey from Torture to Truth

Heroes:

Our clients, volunteers, donors, and staff.

My Blog

Stand up against Torture

..> ..> ..> What Would Dr. King Do? Torture is much more than a political issueit is an ethical, moral and spiritual issue. It has not only become a national shame, it is an evil in...
Posted by Program for Torture Victims on Thu, 06 Dec 2007 10:55:00 PST

Shop at Ralph’s - Support PTV!

You can help raise money for the Program for Torture Victims just by grocery shopping! If you shop at Ralphs or Food 4 Less, a percentage of your purchases can be donated to PTV. Here's ho...
Posted by Program for Torture Victims on Thu, 01 Nov 2007 12:20:00 PST

Watch Law and Order on Tuesday, October 23!

Dear friends of PTV, we encourage you to tune into NBC's "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit", episode entitled "Hurt" on October 23, 2007 (10pm pst). Invite your friends to watch the show and then...
Posted by Program for Torture Victims on Sat, 20 Oct 2007 04:42:00 PST

End torture campaign

This past Tuesday, June 26th, marked the UN Day in Support of Victims of Torture; and the 20th anniversary of the UN Convention Against Torture. Unfortunately, torture continues to occur today. Citize...
Posted by Program for Torture Victims on Thu, 28 Jun 2007 12:38:00 PST

PTV participates in Big Sunday!

Sunday, April 29 is Big Sunday 2007! This is an annual, city-wide volunteer day. PTV is looking for organizationally-minded volunteers to help us with a major spring cleaning April 29 from 10AM-1...
Posted by Program for Torture Victims on Tue, 03 Apr 2007 10:50:00 PST