I reintroduced it in the 104th. along with Republicans and Democrats alike. pressing forward on several fronts. I hope that enactment of this legislation will be a watershed in the movement to garner broader public and private support. both here and abroad. for muchneeded torture rehabilitation programs. Specifically. the Torture Victims Relief Act would authorize funds for domestic refugee assistance centers as well as bilateral assistance to torture treatment centers worldwide. It would also change our immigration laws to give a priority to torture survivors and provide for specialized training for U.S. consular personnel who deal with torture survivors. Finally. the bill would allow an increase in the U.S. contribution to the U.N. Voluntary Fund for Torture Victims. which funds and supports rehabilitation programs worldwide.
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