International Humanitarian Award.

Presents a citation for Karen L. Hanscom, who received the 2001 International Humanitarian Award, for "her commitment to human rights, to the healing of torture victims, and to educating the world community about torture." The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Accompanying the citation are a biography of the recipient and her award address, entitled "Treating Survivors of War Trauma and Torture." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

International Humanitarian Award: Karen L. Hanscom.

Karen L. Hanscom received the 2001 International Humanitarian Award. She was given this award for her commitment to human rights, to the healing of torture victims, and to educating the world community about torture. She has touched the lives of hundreds of women who survived the civil war in Guatemala through her work with the Puentes de Paz health project. Her training programs have contributed to increased understanding of the needs of torture victims by a wide variety of professionals and community groups. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2011 APA, all rights reserved)     

Center for Victims of Torture-Guinea 2004-2005 International Mental Health Team: International Humanitarian Award.

Presents the citation for the Center for Victims of Torture--Guinea 2004-2005 International Mental Health Team, who received the International Humanitarian Award "for their outstanding commitment to the healing of torture victims and to educating the world community about torture and war trauma." A brief profile of the Center is presented, as well as the Center's award address, entitled Trauma Healing in Refugee Camps in Guinea: A Psychosocial Program for Liberian and Sierra Leonean Survivors of Torture and War (see record 2006-21079-047). (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Refugee survivors of torture: Trauma and treatment.

It is increasingly likely that psychologists may be faced with clients who have been tortured, although the significance of this background can be easily unrecognized or mishandled. With the growing incidence of refugees to the United States escaping from organized violence and human rights violations in many parts of the world, the need for psychological assistance in the recovery from torture is well documented. By integrating principles from trauma theory and multicultural theory with a conceptual analysis of power and liberation theory, the author offers an understanding of both the nature of the damage inflicted by politically based torture and strategies to help overcome that damage. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Chris E. Stout: International Humanitarian Award.

Provides the biography of Chris E. Stout and announces that he has received the APA International Humanitarian Award (2004) for his tireless pioneering of cross-disciplinary projects worldwide, in health care, medical education and sciences, human rights, poverty, conflict, policy, sustainable development, diplomacy, and terrorism, all of which result in a tapestry, with psychology serving as the integrating thread. A selected bibliography is provided. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: International Humanitarian Award.

The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. This document lists the winners of this award from 1998 to 2006, and provides the citation, brief profile, and selected bibliography for the 2006 recipient, the Center for Victims of Torture--Guinea 2004-2005 International Mental Health Team. The Center's award address, entitled Trauma Healing in Refugee Camps in Guinea: A Psychosocial Program for Liberian and Sierra Leonean Survivors of Torture and War (see record 2006-21079-047), is also included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2006 Award Winners: Awards for Distinguished International Contributions.

Presents the American Psychological Association 2006 Awards for Distinguished International Contributions. These include the 2006 winner of the Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology, Michael Cole and the 2006 winner of the International Humanitarian Award, the Center for Victims of Torture--Guinea 2004-2005 International Mental Health Team. Citations, brief profiles, and selected bibliographies of the award winners are included. If an award winner presented an address at the 114th APA Convention, the address is also included. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2002 Award Winners: International Humanitarian Award.

Presents a citation, biography and selected bibliography for Elizabeth Lira, the 2002 winner of the APA International Humanitarian Award. This award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

International humanitarian award.

The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. The 2008 recipients of this award are Joseph O. Prewitt Diaz and Gundelina Almario Velazco. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Trauma healing in refugee camps in guinea: A psychosocial program for Liberian and Sierra Leonean survivors of torture and war.

From 1999 to 2005, the Minneapolis-based Center for Victims of Torture (CVT) served Liberian and Sierra Leonean survivors of torture and war living in the refugee camps of Guinea. A psychosocial program was developed with 3 main goals: (a) to provide mental health care, (b) to train local refugee counselors, and (c) to raise community awareness about war trauma and mental health. Utilizing paraprofessional counselors under the close, on-site supervision of expatriate clinicians, the treatment model blended elements of Western and indigenous healing. The core component consisted of relationship-based supportive group counseling. Clinical interventions were guided by a 3-stage model of trauma recovery (safety, mourning, reconnection), which was adapted to the realities of the refugee camp setting. Over 4,000 clients were provided with counseling, and an additional 15,000 were provided with other supportive services. Results from follow-up assessments indicated significant reductions in trauma symptoms and increases in measures of daily functioning and social support during and after participation in groups. The treatment model developed in Guinea served as the basis for CVT's ongoing work with survivors in Sierra Leone and Liberia. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Elizabeth Lira: APA International Humanitarian Award.

Announces Elizabeth Lira as the recipient of the APA International Humanitarian Award for 2002. A biographical statement is included, along with major works and contributions for the field. Lira received this award for her courage and dedication to alleviating the psychological effects of state-sponsored terrorism on the lives of people all over the world. Lira is a psychotherapist, psychosocial researcher, and international advocate in the field of mental health and human rights. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

1998-1999 award winners: International Humanitarian Award.

The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and/or volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. The 1998/1999 winner of the International Humanitarian Award is Nila Kapor-Stanulovic. A citation is provided, along with a biography and selected bibliography of the winner's work. Also included is the address delivered by Kapor-Stanulovic at APA's annual meeting in 1999, entitled, "Encounter with Suffering." (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

International humanitarian award: Gundelina Almario Velazco.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Gundelina Almario Velazco, one of the 2008 recipients of the American Psychological Association's International Humanitarian Award. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

2004 award winners: Distinguished international contributions.

Presents the citations, biographies, and selected papers of the 2004 recipients of the APA's Award for Distinguished Contributions to the International Advancement of Psychology (Ronald P. Rohner) and the International Humanitarian Award (Chris E. Stout). The International Advancement Award is given to an individual who has made sustained and enduring contributions to international cooperation and the advancement of knowledge in psychology. The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Therapists' reactions to treatment of survivors of political torture.

Working with survivors of political torture and war trauma can trigger strong emotional responses in the therapist. As more survivors seek treatment, it is essential to identify and develop robust support systems for therapists who help their clients confront nearly unspeakable experiences. The emotional reactions of 6 psychotherapists who worked with traumatized survivors in a refugee treatment center were explored. The psychotherapists' reactions were compared with those of therapists who worked in different treatment settings with other presenting problems. The results of the study show that the strong level of responsibility therapists feel for their traumatized clients may hide an emotional strain and may lead to burnout. Suggestions are offered for supporting therapists in this difficult but important work. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

Gerard A. Jacobs: International Humanitarian Award.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Gerard A. Jacobs, the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's International Humanitarian Award. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

International Humanitarian Award.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for the 2007 recipient of the American Psychological Association's International Humanitarian Award. Also presented is an article based on the author's award address delivered at the APA's 115th annual meeting, held August 17-20, 2007, in San Francisco, California. The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. The 2007 recipient of this award is Gerard A. Jacobs. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

International humanitarian award: Joseph Orlando Prewitt Diaz.

Presents the citation, biography, and selected bibliography for Joseph Orlando Prewitt Diaz, one of the 2008 recipients of the American Psychological Association's International Humanitarian Award. An article by Diaz is also presented. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

International Humanitarian Award.

The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. The 2009 recipient of this award is Michael G. Wessells. Along with a citation, biography, and selected bibliography, Wessells' paper, entitled "Do no harm: Toward contextually appropriate psychosocial support in international emergencies," is included, a version of which was presented at the American Psychological Association's annual convention. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)     

International Humanitarian Award.

The International Humanitarian Award recognizes extraordinary humanitarian services and activism by psychologists, including professional and volunteer work conducted primarily in the field with underserved populations. Award recipients are psychologists who, by their extraordinary service at a difficult time, improve the lives and contribute to the well-being of people in a large or small geographic area anywhere in the world. Award winners from 1998-2005 are listed. This document includes the citation awarded to Eduardo Almeida, the winner of the 2005 APA International Humanitarian Award. A brief biography and a selected bibliography of Almeida accompany the citation. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)