This report forms part of a larger project which aimed at developing a contextually-informed, evidence-based psychosocial model for the rehabilitation of victims of torture. When developing this project it became clear that it presented an opportunity to explore gender aspects…
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) has long offered counselling services to ex-combatants and victims of torture. This paper attempts to understand whether or not there is a difference between clients who stay for medium to…
We outline the parameters for the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation's (CSVR's) approach to community intervention for torture and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment (CIDT) as it emerged towards the end of 2011. This model is now…
This paper was written with the aim of providing a theoretical basis for the Centre for the Study of Violence Reconciliation's model of community intervention with a specific focus on work done in the field of torture and cruel, inhuman…
In order to produce a strategy for community work in the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation's (CSVR's) anti-torture project, it has been found useful to generate a set of questions or areas of interest that should be…
With the aim of informing the development of the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation's (CSVR's) community work model to address torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment, this desk study examines six community projects conducted globally. Details…