Frey C, Valach L
Therapiezentrum SRK für Folteropfer, Bern.
Praxis (Bern 1994). 1997 May 21;86(21):899-905.
Torture is a means of repression in non democratic societies. Although banned, it is widely practised. About 30% of the refugees recognized 1987 in Switzerland were tortured. Torture and war lead to severe bio-psycho-social sequels which are described as "post traumatic stress disorder" (PTSD). This can be treated. Several centres for treatment of torture victims were recently established in many countries since health workers and health care providers felt helpless facing the consequences of torture and asked for professional support. The foundation of the Swiss Red Cross Therapy Centre for victims of torture was the response to their demand in Switzerland. The centre offers a wide range of therapies for victims of torture and training for health personnel. It further aims to facilitate the establishment of more institutions of this kind.
在非民主社会中，酷刑是一种镇压手段。尽管已被禁止，但仍广泛存在。1987年在瑞士获得难民身份的人中，约30%曾遭受过酷刑。酷刑和战争会导致严重的生物心理社会后遗症，被称为“创伤后应激障碍”（PTSD）。这种疾病是可以治疗的。由于卫生工作者和医疗服务提供者面对酷刑后果感到无助并寻求专业支持，许多国家最近设立了几个酷刑受害者治疗中心。瑞士红十字会酷刑受害者治疗中心的成立就是对瑞士这一需求的回应。该中心为酷刑受害者提供广泛的治疗方法，并为卫生人员提供培训。它还旨在促进建立更多此类机构。
