Senator Boxer Sponsors Torture Victims Act

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Senator Boxer Sponsors Torture Victims Act
Date: Wed, 25 May 2005 20:10:10 -0700


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Dear Friend:

Torture is a fundamental violation of human rights. By this
atrocious practice, individuals around the world are
intimidated and violated in a senseless aggression that should
not be tolerated by the world community.

Approximately 500,000 survivors of torture have found refuge in
the United States, while many more are found around the world.
The survivors of this terrible experience require treatment to
recover from the effects of torture and to rebuild their
shattered lives. There are currently 30 torture treatment
centers in the United States, all helping former victims to
recover from the trauma of torture.

To aid in the effort to provide better treatment to more
victims of torture, I have co-sponsored the Torture Victims
Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005, which would authorize
funding for both foreign and domestic centers for victims of
torture.

By passing this legislation, we can address the ever-increasing
number of victims of torture around the world with an
effective, proactive plan. This assistance can provide a
better, brighter future to those who have been victims of the
terrible tragedy of torture.

Sincerely,

Barbara Boxer
United States Senate

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