Reflections from a Former Intern

by SOTIAdmin | Dec 13, 2016 | Advocacy, Volunteering

by Andrew Worth, ISCOR intern 2014 Before I began my first internship with Survivors of Torture, International I did not fully understand just how many survivors of torture resided in the San Diego region. During the time of my internship I was a student of the...

Thanksgiving Healing Club

by SOTIAdmin | Nov 23, 2016 | Healing

Every month SURVIVORS holds a Healing Club for clients to meet one another, engage in a therapeutic activity, and build community. Clients often express their desire to learn about American traditions, including Thanksgiving. SURVIVORS has hosted a Thanksgiving...

Kari Medina’s Thoughts on the October Healing Club

by SOTIAdmin | Nov 8, 2016 | Uncategorized

Kari Medina is a social work intern at SURVIVORS. She is pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work at San Diego State University. At SURVIVORS Kari assists Cassie Murray, clinical case manager, with case management. Kari attended the October Healing Club with...

Client Non-Perishable Food Wish List

by SOTIAdmin | Oct 21, 2016 | Healing, Volunteering

SURVIVORS’ clients have expressed much appreciation for the non-perishable food items available in our kitchen for the past few months. Some asylum seeking clients are here for long hours for a psychological or medical evaluation, many clients stay in the office...

Time to (Re)-Register Your Support for SURVIVORS at Ralphs!

by SOTIAdmin | Sep 1, 2016 | Healing

  SURVIVORS is registered with Ralphs’ Community Contribution Program. If you shop at Ralphs and you register as a supporter of SURVIVORS, Ralphs will contribute to the organization every time you make a purchase. It’s an easy way to help heal torture survivors...