Since 1985 the Center for Victims of Torture has helped more than 18,000 torture survivors rebuild their lives. You can help.

When George was a client of CVT, he received a bicycle from volunteer Cynthia McArthur. It transformed his life.

Read more about George's story and Cynthia's work in bringing healing and freedom to survivors.

Get Out the Vote for CVT!

If you’re a CREDO mobile phone or long distance customer, then you can vote on how to distribute their donations this year. The more votes we get, the more funding we’ll receive. Learn more about CREDO and then vote for CVT.

Read in our Storycloth newsletter how CVT honored UN International Day in Support of Victims of Torture with events around the world.

News and Updates

Read about volunteer Cynthia McArthur in these news stories:
Repairing bikes for torture survivors wins woman McKnight Award
McKnight Winner Gives Gift of Mobility
McKnight Foundation honors volunteers who help the needy

Watch our profile on public television.

Read the statement by CVT Board Member, Steven H. Miles, M.D., about experimentation on prisoners in U.S. custody.

This Star Tribune piece reports on CVT's 25 years of healing

CVT Psychologist Rosa Garcia-Peltoniemi is profiled in this St. Paul Pioneer Press op-ed.

Thursday, October 14
7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
Holiday Inn Metrodome
Minneapolis

Join the Center for Victims of Torture as we work to restore hope to all those impacted by torture.

In one inspirational hour learn about CVT's life-changing work in Minnesota and around the world.

Rebuilding Lives Tours

Take a one-hour informational tour of our St. Paul Healing Center to learn how CVT rebuilds the lives of torture survivors in Minnesota and around the world.

Wednesday, September 22, 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 29: 5:00 p.m.

To reserve your spot at one of our tours contact Rachel Hughes at 612-436-4859 or rhughes@cvt.org.

Visit Heal Torture to find materials for survivors, service providers, healing centers and the general public.