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Political Violence

a) The Torture Project

Pic. Miriam Fredericks (Political Violence Team Leader) with staff commemorating 'International Torture Day', 26 June, 2004

The Torture Project is part of the Political Violence Programme which offers services to meet the specific needs of torture survivors and their families. The Torture Project is run by professional counsellors who have specialized in this type of trauma.

Services provided by The Torture Project:

  • Counselling and psycho-therapy for torture survivors.
  • Bridging activities such as support groups for torture survivors.
  • Public awareness raising.
  • Advocacy and lobbying.
  • Support for client skills training.
  • Networking with other service organisations.
  • Community outreach.

Pic. Refugee Women from Rwanda commemorate 'International Refugee Day' in Cape Town, 20 June 2003

 

 

b) The Refugee Project

The Refugee Project is part of the Political Violence Programme and provides psycho-social mental health services to refugees, asylum seekers and their families.

The project aims to provide supportive psycho-social mental health services which include:

  • Psycho-education.
  • Individual and family counselling/psycho-therapy.
  • Information and orientation workshops.
  • Advice on applying for asylum/legal status.
  • Public awareness raising.
  • Networking.

For further information contact us on: +27 (0)21 465 7373

Email: politicalviolence@trauma.org.za

"We didn?t know there was a place specifically for people who have experienced trauma.... this is exactly what we need, we have experienced genocide and we are still not feeling safe, We are not just refugees, but I am also a man, someone who can work, someone who has tried to love, been disappointed and who will try again." - Ouote from a Refugee now living in Cape Town
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 Calendar of Events

16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children

The Trauma Centre wish to bring to the attention of every person in South Africa the appalling fact of the ever increasing violence against women and children. How many moms (of our precious children) and our children are brutally assaulted daily?

Lets Unite against Abuse of Women and Children

Speek to as many people as you can about seeking help if there are abusers and perpetrators around your area 

during this international campaign that takes place annually in South Africa from 25 November (International Day of No Violence Against Women) to 10 December (International Human Rights Day).
The logo of the Trauma Centre, designed by Sue Williamson, is symbolic of our organisation's historic links with Robben Island. Our goal is to build a nation of survivors in South Africa. Robben Island photo donated by photographer, Cornel de Kock. Content managed website developed by WORLDAFRICACREATIVE (go to www.world-africa.com)