CVT In the News

McKnight Foundation honors volunteers who help the needy
A profile of CVT volunteer Cynthia McArthur
St. Paul Pioneer Press
August 25, 2010

McKnight Winner Gives Gift of Mobility
CVT Volunteer honored with McKnight Award
KSTP Eyewitness News
August 25, 2010

Repairing bikes for torture survivors wins woman McKnight Award
CVT Volunteer Cynthia McArthur wins volunteer award
Minnesota Public Radio NewsQ
August 25, 2010

Center for Victims of Torture marks 25 years of healing
This article reports on CVT's 25 years of healing.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
June 25, 2010

Torture victims have an ally at Minnesota refuge
CVT Psychologist Rosa Garcia-Peltoniemi is profiled in this column.
St. Paul Pioneer Press
June 23, 2010

On torture, U.S. must clean house: Nation won't regain moral leadership without fully renouncing the practice.
This commentary by Nick Coleman quotes CVJ board member Dr. Steven Miles and executive director Douglas A. Johnson
Minneapolis Star Tribune
May 29, 2010

On the CVT, arts partners, sticky fingers and more ...
This article marks CVT's 25th anniversary.
St. Paul Pioneer Press
May 27, 2010

Survivors Turn To Center For Victims Of Torture
CVT Country Directors Maki Katoh (DRC) and Darrin Waller (Jordan) were interviewed by Neal Conan.
Talk of the Nation on National Public Radio
May 25, 2010

Social Unraveling Spreads in Africa
This article quotes CVT country directors Simone Simone van der Kaaden (Sierra Leone) and Maki Katoh (Democratic Republic of Congo) and former DRC country director Alieu Sannoh.
Washington Times
May 25, 2010

Helping Somali mothers in Minneapolis
CVT psychotherapist Paul Orieny's work with Somali mothers is highlighted in this article.
Twin Cities Daily Planet.
May 24, 2010

Center for Victims of Torture turns 25
This article announces CVT's anniversary and links to the TPT video.
MinnPost
May 19, 2010

25 Years of Healing
This video profile summarizes CVT's 25 years of healing work.
Produced by Almanac for Twin Cities Public Television
May 14, 2010

Challenged, but determined to be good moms
CVT psychotherapist Paul Orieny writes about his work helping Somali mothers overcome their pasts to make a future for their children.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
May 9, 2010

Counseling program breaks torture's grip
This article about helping torture survivors quotes CVT Director of Development Pete Dross.
The Portland Press Herald
April 19, 2010

Life away from genocide
This commentary by Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson discusses the needs of Darfurian refugees.
Sarasota Herald-Tribune
This commentary was also published in: Youngstown Vindicator, Modesto Bee, Sacramento Bee, Gulf Times (Qatar), Fayetteville Observer (NC), Portland Press Herald (ME), Wyoming Tribune Eagle
April 6, 2010

Helping marriages heal from the ravages of war
Minnesota Public Radio
CVT's International Clinical Consultant Erin Morgan writes about rebuilding marriages in the DRC.
March 25, 2010

Now is the time to return to a consensus against torture and cruel treatment, former Navy counsel Mora tells U of M audience
Minn Post
This article references Alberto Mora's involvement with CVT and the Campaign to Ban Torture
March 24, 2010

An international day to honor women who have survived, as well as endured
Minnesota Public Radio
A commentary by CVT Senior Consulting Clincian Rosa Garcia-Peltoniemi.
March 8, 2010

Against horrific odds, they work to save marriages
Minneapolis Star Tribune
This article features CVT international clinical consultant Erin Morgan and her couples therapy work in the DRC.
March 3, 2010

Erin Morgan: Counselling Couples in the Congo after Rape and War
WomenMakeNews.com
International Clinical Consultant Erin Morgan is interviewed by WomenMakeNews.com.
February 25, 2010

Rape Survivors in Congo
New York Times
Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson's response to Nicholas Kristof's column on rape survivors in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
February 4, 2010

Attempted Christmas Day attack is an argument against torture, not for it.
Minnesota Public Radio
Executive Director Douglas A. Johnson's commentary.
January 22, 2010

Brain scans pinpoint stress disorder in war veterans
Star Tribune
CVT psychologist Dr. Andrea Northwood is quoted in this article on using brain scans to diagnose PTSD.
January 20, 2010

On anniversary of torture ban, recommit to American ideals
Star Tribune
An editorial on the anniversary of banning torture quotes CVT staff.
January 21, 2010

Franken meets with experts to discuss Afghanistan war
Grand Forks Herald
This article quotes Executive Director Doug Johnson and CVT Board member David Weissbrodt.
January 7, 2010

 

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