Advocates For Survivors Of Torture And Trauma Astt Careers in Baltimore, MD

ASTT offers counseling and specialized treatment in a safe, caring, and confidential environment; psychological assessments; and expert testimony for asylum cases; and facilitates access to social services and resources, including medical and legal assistance and language training. In addition to these direct services for survivors, ASTT also provides specialized training for legal and health professionals in order to increase their ability to respond to the needs of torture survivors; raises community awareness about torture, its consequences, and the needs of survivors; and advocates for the abolition of torture worldwide through publications, the media, conferences, and other forums. ASTT is a part of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Centers, a network of service providers who specialize in the care of torture survivors. In addition, ASTT is one of only 130 accredited rehabilitation centers worldwide recognized by the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Vict