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Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture (URVT) | The '''Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture''' (URVT) was a specialized unit to assist victims of torture by providing them with multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation services. It was launched in 2006 and runs since under [[Future Worlds Center]]. URVT was first funded by the [[UNVFVT]] (United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture). | ||
==Overall Objective== | ==Overall Objective== | ||
The URVT's mission was to support and promote the empowerment and rehabilitation of people who have been subjected to torture, inhumane, degrading treatment or punishment in their country of origin and/or in Cyprus. Victims are mainly refugees and asylum seekers, and at times victims of trafficking. URVT’s aim was to assist victims and their families to rehabilitate and to integrate into the local society. | |||
==Detailed Description== | |||
The Unit aimed to support and promote the empowerment and rehabilitation of torture victims and victims of trafficking who are asylum seekers or persons granted with international protection status in Cyprus and to assist them to integrate into the local society. | |||
URVT | URVT adopted a holistic approach to rehabilitation offering a full range of services, including psychological support and rehabilitation; legal counselling and assistance throughout the asylum procedures; and social counselling during the rehabilitation process. The URVT team worked alongside the UNHCR funded project [[Strengthening Asylum]]. URVT also focused on raising awareness among the local community on torture related issues. | ||
The URVT operated according to the standards of the Istanbul Protocol - United Nations Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment. Its services were offered to the beneficiaries by specialized, experienced and well-trained personnel. URVT furthermore works closely with a network of volunteer service providers, medical professionals and interpreters. | |||
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Modeled after the Medical Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (MRCT) in Athens, the Cypriot URVT was established in June 2006 as a collaboration between the Greek MRCT and the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute (CNTI), a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in Cyprus. | Modeled after the Medical Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (MRCT) in Athens, the Cypriot URVT was established in June 2006 as a collaboration between the Greek MRCT and the Cyprus Neuroscience and Technology Institute (CNTI), a non-profit, non-governmental organization established in Cyprus. | ||
URVT | The URVT operated under the [[Humanitarian Affairs Unit]] of the [[Future Worlds Center]]. | ||
One of the most important beliefs of the Future Worlds Center is that by befriending and understanding people of different cultures, backgrounds and experiences, the future world becomes a better place. | |||
==Our Mission | ==Our Mission== | ||
URVT’s mission | URVT’s mission was to: | ||
* Assist victims of torture by providing multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation services | * Assist victims of torture by providing multidisciplinary treatment and rehabilitation services | ||
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==What is Torture== | ==What is Torture== | ||
The Manual on Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, commonly known as the Istanbul Protocol is the first set of international guidelines for documentation of torture and its consequences. It became an official United Nations document in 1999. The Istanbul Protocol is intended to serve as a set of international guidelines for the assessment of persons who allege torture and ill treatment, for investigating cases of alleged torture, and for reporting such findings to the judiciary and any other investigative body. | The Manual on Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, commonly known as the [http://physiciansforhumanrights.org/library/istanbul-protocol.html Istanbul Protocol] is the first set of international guidelines for documentation of torture and its consequences. It became an official [http://www.un.org/en/documents/udhr/ United Nations] document in 1999. The Istanbul Protocol is intended to serve as a set of international guidelines for the assessment of persons who allege torture and ill treatment, for investigating cases of alleged torture, and for reporting such findings to the judiciary and any other investigative body. | ||
"...the term 'torture' means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity." (Article I, United Nations Convention Against Torture, 1984) | "...the term 'torture' means any act by which severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person has committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person for any reason based on discrimination of any kind, when such pain or suffering is inflicted by or at the instigation of or with the consent or acquiescence of a public official or other person acting in an official capacity." [http://www.unhchr.ch/html/menu3/b/h_cat39.htm (Article I, United Nations Convention Against Torture, 1984)] | ||
"...torture is defined as the deliberate, systematic or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons acting alone or on the orders of any authority to force another person to yield information, to make a confession, or for any other reason." (World Medical Association, Declaration of Tokyo, 1975). | "...torture is defined as the deliberate, systematic or wanton infliction of physical or mental suffering by one or more persons acting alone or on the orders of any authority to force another person to yield information, to make a confession, or for any other reason." (World Medical Association, [http://www.cirp.org/library/ethics/tokyo/ Declaration of Tokyo], 1975). | ||
==Who We Serve== | ==Who We Serve== | ||
"No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."(Article 5, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948) | "No one shall be subjected to torture or to cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment."(Article 5, Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948) | ||
The Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture | The Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture was dedicated to helping victims of torture and their families rebuild their lives, regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or economic or legal status. | ||
Who is a victim of torture? | <b>Who is a victim of torture?</b> | ||
For our purposes, a victim of torture is anyone who has experienced any form of torture, which is defined as "any act by which severe pain and suffering, whether physical or mental is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person." | For our purposes, a victim of torture is anyone who has experienced any form of torture, which is defined as "any act by which severe pain and suffering, whether physical or mental is intentionally inflicted on a person for such purposes as obtaining from him or a third person information or a confession, punishing him for an act he or a third person committed or is suspected of having committed, or intimidating or coercing him or a third person." | ||
Victims of torture in Cyprus are mainly asylum seekers. Hence, their protection and needs are met mainly by the Cyprus Refugee Law 2000. In accordance to the Refugee law as well as Cyprus' EU and International obligations the element of torture must be examined and taken into consideration when examining an asylum seeker's application for asylum. The victims that are treated by URVT are asylum seekers and persons granted with international protection status, and are referred to us by the Asylum Service or the Reviewing Authority for Refugees, Ministry of Interior, which are the competent authorities that examine asylum claims. The referral is based on an obligation stipulated in the Cyprus Refugee Law (Article 15) according to which when an applicant claims torture or where it is suspected that a person is a victim of torture or in the case where there is strong indication that a person is a victim of torture, the competent authority must refer him/her for medical examination. Currently referrals for medical examination are brought before a Medical Committee, which consists of public doctors. After it is certified that a person is a victim of torture then he/she is referred to URVT for rehabilitation. URVT also offers rehabilitation services to asylum seekers or persons granted with international protection status, who are victims of trafficking. | Victims of torture in Cyprus are mainly asylum seekers. Hence, their protection and needs are met mainly by the [http://www.unhcr.org/refworld/publisher,NATLEGBOD,,CYP,3dde6ec17,0.html Cyprus Refugee Law 2000]. In accordance to the Refugee law as well as Cyprus' EU and International obligations the element of torture must be examined and taken into consideration when examining an asylum seeker's application for asylum. The victims that are treated by URVT are asylum seekers and persons granted with international protection status, and are referred to us by the Asylum Service or the Reviewing Authority for Refugees, [http://moi.gov.cy/index.php?mode=CU Ministry of Interior], which are the competent authorities that examine asylum claims. The referral is based on an obligation stipulated in the Cyprus Refugee Law (Article 15) according to which when an applicant claims torture or where it is suspected that a person is a victim of torture or in the case where there is strong indication that a person is a victim of torture, the competent authority must refer him/her for medical examination. Currently referrals for medical examination are brought before a Medical Committee, which consists of public doctors. After it is certified that a person is a victim of torture then he/she is referred to URVT for rehabilitation. URVT also offers rehabilitation services to asylum seekers or persons granted with international protection status, who are victims of trafficking. | ||
Torture victims arriving in Cyprus are mainly, Kurds from Turkey, Kurds from Syria, Syrians (Arab), Iranians, Palestinians. We have also had cases from Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Pakistan. URVT follows the definition on torture and the procedures as stipulated in the Istanbul Protocol. | Torture victims arriving in Cyprus are mainly, Kurds from Turkey, Kurds from Syria, Syrians (Arab), Iranians, Palestinians. We have also had cases from Cameroon, Sierra Leone and Pakistan. URVT follows the definition on torture and the procedures as stipulated in the [http://physiciansforhumanrights.org/library/istanbul-protocol.html Istanbul Protocol]. | ||
If you are unsure if you have been a victim of torture, please contact us for further information. We will not turn anyone away. | If you are unsure if you have been a victim of torture, please contact us for further information. We will not turn anyone away. | ||
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==Reports and Publications== | ==Reports and Publications== | ||
[[:File:2008 Human Rights Report Cyprus.pdf|2008 Human Rights Report Cyprus]]<br> | |||
[[:File:About_refugees_IDPs_and_torture1.pdf|About_refugees_IDPs_and_torture1]]<br> | |||
[[:File:Amnesty International Report 2008 State of the World.pdf|Amnesty International Report 2008 State of the World]]<br> | |||
[[:File:CIN.PDF|CIN]]<br> | |||
[[:File:FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON CYPRUS.pdf|FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON CYPRUS]]<br> | |||
[[:File:istanbul-protocol.pdf|istanbul-protocol]]<br> | |||
[[:File:NEW ISSUES IN REFUGEE RESEARCH.pdf|NEW ISSUES IN REFUGEE RESEARCH]]<br> | |||
[[:File:UN Convention against Torture.pdf|UN Convention against Torture]]<br> | |||
[[:File:UNHCR trafficking.pdf|UNHCR trafficking]]<br> | |||
[[:File:Universal Declaration of Human Rights.pdf|Universal Declaration of Human Rights]]<br> | |||
==Our People== | ==Our People== | ||
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Isabelle | Isabelle | ||
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Vipar | Vipar | ||
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Andreas | Andreas | ||
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[[Anda Argyropoulou]] | |||
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[[Elias Papadopoulos]] | |||
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==Staff== | |||
<b>Dr. [[Elias Papadopoulos]] (Medical Director)</b> | |||
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Dr. Elias Papadopoulos (Medical Director) | |||
Dr. Elias Papadopoulos is the Medical Director at the Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine (Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece), he was specialized in General Surgery and in Pediatric Surgery, he attended a post graduate program of Emergency Medicine and he was trained on Victims of Torture by the Medical Rehabilitation Centre of Torture Victims (MRCT) in Athens. From 2001 until 2008 he was the President of the Non-Governmental Humanitarian Organization ‘Medecins du Monde – Cyprus’. Dr Papadopoulos is also member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Lefkosia – Kerynia “Hippokrates”, of the Cyprus Association of Paediatric Surgeons and of the Refugee Association “Lapithos”. | Dr. Elias Papadopoulos is the Medical Director at the Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine (Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece), he was specialized in General Surgery and in Pediatric Surgery, he attended a post graduate program of Emergency Medicine and he was trained on Victims of Torture by the Medical Rehabilitation Centre of Torture Victims (MRCT) in Athens. From 2001 until 2008 he was the President of the Non-Governmental Humanitarian Organization ‘Medecins du Monde – Cyprus’. Dr Papadopoulos is also member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Association of Lefkosia – Kerynia “Hippokrates”, of the Cyprus Association of Paediatric Surgeons and of the Refugee Association “Lapithos”. | ||
Dr. Ioanna Katsounari (Supervising Psychologist) | <b>Dr. [[Ioanna Katsounari]] (Supervising Psychologist)</b> | ||
Dr. Ioanna Katsounari is the Supervising Psychologist at the Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture. Ioanna obtained her Bachelors degree in Psychology in the UK, followed by post-graduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Chicago. She has extensive clinical experience working with children, families, and adults in community and hospital settings in Chicago, Illinois. Ioanna completed her doctoral internship within an Illinois State inpatient psychiatric hospital where she provided short-term individual and group psychotherapy to residents in acute and long-term psychiatric units. She has worked with survivors of torture both in the U.S and Cyprus. Her research interests include PTSD related to war, torture, and forced displacement, affective and anxiety disorders, psychotic-spectrum disorders, social exclusion and migration. | Dr. Ioanna Katsounari is the Supervising Psychologist at the Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture. Ioanna obtained her Bachelors degree in Psychology in the UK, followed by post-graduate studies in Clinical Psychology in Chicago. She has extensive clinical experience working with children, families, and adults in community and hospital settings in Chicago, Illinois. Ioanna completed her doctoral internship within an Illinois State inpatient psychiatric hospital where she provided short-term individual and group psychotherapy to residents in acute and long-term psychiatric units. She has worked with survivors of torture both in the U.S and Cyprus. Her research interests include PTSD related to war, torture, and forced displacement, affective and anxiety disorders, psychotic-spectrum disorders, social exclusion and migration. | ||
Constantina Christou (Integrative Psychotherapist) | <b>[[Constantina Christou]] (Integrative Psychotherapist)</b> | ||
Constantina Christou started working at the URVT in May 2009. She is an Integrative Psychotherapist, meaning that she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Person-Centered Approach during the psychotherapeutic sessions. She graduated from Suffolk University in Boston, USA with a BA in Psychology and she received her Master’s in Integrative Counseling Practice from the University of Derby in the UK. She has experience in working in various fields including Depression, PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Anger management, Bereavement, Domestic abuse, Sexual abuse, Substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Attachment Issues, and Self-harm. Constantina is also interested in advocacy and research regarding matters concerning Psychotherpay, forced migration, refugees, asylum seekers and human rights. | Constantina Christou started working at the URVT in May 2009. She is an Integrative Psychotherapist, meaning that she utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Person-Centered Approach during the psychotherapeutic sessions. She graduated from Suffolk University in Boston, USA with a BA in Psychology and she received her Master’s in Integrative Counseling Practice from the University of Derby in the UK. She has experience in working in various fields including Depression, PTSD, General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Anger management, Bereavement, Domestic abuse, Sexual abuse, Substance abuse, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Panic Attacks, Attachment Issues, and Self-harm. Constantina is also interested in advocacy and research regarding matters concerning Psychotherpay, forced migration, refugees, asylum seekers and human rights. | ||
Andria Neocleous (Social Advisor) | <b>[[Andria Neocleous]] (Social Advisor)</b> | ||
Andria joined the FWC team in April 2008. She is the social advisor for the ERF-funded project entitled ‘Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture’. Her duties include offering advice and addressing the client’s social needs such as housing, employment, education and integration, as well as liaising with competent authorities for meeting the above needs. Andria holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Aegean University (Greece) and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice from University of Surrey (UK). She is currently attending a training on Addiction Counselors, organized by KENTHEA I.C.Ε (Institute of Continuous Education) in co-operation with the University of Cyprus. She also trained as a counselor for victims of domestic violence and she is a volunteer in relevant non-governmental organization. | Andria joined the FWC team in April 2008. She is the social advisor for the ERF-funded project entitled ‘Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture’. Her duties include offering advice and addressing the client’s social needs such as housing, employment, education and integration, as well as liaising with competent authorities for meeting the above needs. Andria holds a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Aegean University (Greece) and an MSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice from University of Surrey (UK). She is currently attending a training on Addiction Counselors, organized by KENTHEA I.C.Ε (Institute of Continuous Education) in co-operation with the University of Cyprus. She also trained as a counselor for victims of domestic violence and she is a volunteer in relevant non-governmental organization. | ||
Corina Drousiotou (Legal Advisor) | <b>[[Corina Drousiotou]] (Legal Advisor)</b> | ||
Corina is the part-time Legal Advisor of the Unit and the legal advisor of the UNHCR funded program ‘Strengthening Asylum for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Cyprus, which is also under Future Worlds Center’ since 2005. Mrs Drousiotou holds a Bachelor in Law (Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece) and a Master in International and European Trade Law (University of Leicester, UK). She was trained by UNHCR in Cyprus on Refugee Status Determination procedure, on Second Instance reviewing of Asylum Claims and participated at a workshop organized by UNHCR in Rome about ‘Gender, Age and Diversity Mainstreaming’. | Corina is the part-time Legal Advisor of the Unit and the legal advisor of the UNHCR funded program ‘Strengthening Asylum for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Cyprus, which is also under Future Worlds Center’ since 2005. Mrs Drousiotou holds a Bachelor in Law (Aristotelion University of Thessaloniki, Greece) and a Master in International and European Trade Law (University of Leicester, UK). She was trained by UNHCR in Cyprus on Refugee Status Determination procedure, on Second Instance reviewing of Asylum Claims and participated at a workshop organized by UNHCR in Rome about ‘Gender, Age and Diversity Mainstreaming’. | ||
Vicky Germanakou (Coordinator of URVT) | <b>[[Vicky Germanakou]] (Coordinator of URVT)</b> | ||
Vicky is the project coordinator of the Unit and joined URVT on May 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Public Administration (University of Athens), a Master of Arts in International Relations (University of Indianapolis), a Master of Arts in Human Rights & Democratisation (University of Malta) and is a PhD Candidate in International Human Rights Law at the Irish Center for Human Rights (National University of Ireland, Galway). She has worked as a doctoral fellow and researcher in Ireland and as a legal advisor in the UNHCR funded program ‘Strengthening Asylum for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Cyprus’, which runs under Future Worlds Center. She was trained by UNHCR Cyprus Representation on Refugee Status Determination procedure (preparation, interviews, assessment), RSD monitoring, resettlement procedure and legal advising on individual cases/complains. | Vicky is the project coordinator of the Unit and joined URVT on May 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Public Administration (University of Athens), a Master of Arts in International Relations (University of Indianapolis), a Master of Arts in Human Rights & Democratisation (University of Malta) and is a PhD Candidate in International Human Rights Law at the Irish Center for Human Rights (National University of Ireland, Galway). She has worked as a doctoral fellow and researcher in Ireland and as a legal advisor in the UNHCR funded program ‘Strengthening Asylum for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Cyprus’, which runs under Future Worlds Center. She was trained by UNHCR Cyprus Representation on Refugee Status Determination procedure (preparation, interviews, assessment), RSD monitoring, resettlement procedure and legal advising on individual cases/complains. | ||
Larry Fergeson | <b>[[Larry Fergeson]]</b> | ||
Larry began with FWC in 2005 as a graduate student intern from Portland State University. From 2006-2008 he performed the duties of Project Coordinator and Program Developer. In 2009 Larry became the Head of the Humanitarian Affairs Unit which implements the projects "Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture" and the "“Strengthening Asylum for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Cyprus” as the implementing partner of UNHCR in Cyprus. Larry also acts as media consultant/expert for FWC because of his long history working in media related matters. | Larry began with FWC in 2005 as a graduate student intern from Portland State University. From 2006-2008 he performed the duties of Project Coordinator and Program Developer. In 2009 Larry became the '''Head''' of the [[Humanitarian Affairs Unit]] which implements the projects "Unit for the Rehabilitation of Victims of Torture" and the "“Strengthening Asylum for Refugees and Asylum-seekers in Cyprus” as the implementing partner of UNHCR in Cyprus. Larry also acts as media consultant/expert for FWC because of his long history working in media related matters. | ||
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URVT emerged under the European Refugee Fund (ERF) II - programme period 2005 – 2010. In particular, URVT was established in June 2006, after a collaboration of the Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute (CNTI) with the Medical Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (MRCT) in Athens. The latter offered the training for URVT’s first staff and assisted in its preparation. The actual operation of URVT started with the second ERF grant that was provided in January 2007, funding which was also obtained in 2008. | URVT emerged under the European Refugee Fund (ERF) II - programme period 2005 – 2010. In particular, URVT was established in June 2006, after a collaboration of the Cyprus Neuroscience & Technology Institute (CNTI) with the Medical Rehabilitation Center for Torture Victims (MRCT) in Athens. The latter offered the training for URVT’s first staff and assisted in its preparation. The actual operation of URVT started with the second ERF grant that was provided in January 2007, funding which was also obtained in 2008. | ||
URVT currently runs under a new grant awarded by the Asylum Service, Ministry of Interior, within the framework programme of the European Refugee Fund on “Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows” for the period 2008-2013. This fund is covered 75% by the European Refugee Fund and 25% by the Government of Cyprus and is to be concluded on 30th June 2010. | URVT currently runs under a new grant awarded by the Asylum Service, Ministry of Interior, within the framework programme of the European Refugee Fund on “Solidarity and Management of Migration Flows” for the period 2008-2013. This fund is covered 75% by the European Refugee Fund and 25% by the Government of Cyprus and is to be concluded on 30th June 2010. | ||
The Unit also | The Unit also received, since May 2009, a supplementary fund from the United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture (UNFVT), which aimed to support and promote the empowerment and rehabilitation of torture victims with a focus on refugees and asylum seekers. This fund was concluded on 1st June 2010. | ||
==Partnerships== | ==Partnerships== | ||
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• the conclusions will be presented at the European Network conference of the specialized centers (involving approx. 80 participants from 25 countries) and there will be a final symposium, which will take place in Cyprus. | • the conclusions will be presented at the European Network conference of the specialized centers (involving approx. 80 participants from 25 countries) and there will be a final symposium, which will take place in Cyprus. | ||
Roadmap: | <b>Roadmap:</b> | ||
June 04, 2010 Visit to new partner (Nicosia, Cyprus) to introduce the Cypriot team into the method of self-evaluation | June 04, 2010 Visit to new partner (Nicosia, Cyprus) to introduce the Cypriot team into the method of self-evaluation | ||
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On July 04-06, the Kick-off meeting of the project took place in Graz and it was hosted by Zebra organization. All partners, along with the internal and external evaluators attended and it meant the official beginning and coordination of the project. The 3-days meeting included an overview and discussion of the project operational plan; introduction to content of project plan; introduction of evaluators and their method: Possible use of self-evaluation method in making an inventory of care and treatment methods and staff care; discussion of the Team Days: agenda and how to link it to the inventory on care and treatment and staff care; introduction to questionnaire: discussion and development for study; introduction logical frame work for care and treatments/staff care; objectives of bi-national meetings; and planning for the future meetings: time, location. | On July 04-06, the Kick-off meeting of the project took place in Graz and it was hosted by Zebra organization. All partners, along with the internal and external evaluators attended and it meant the official beginning and coordination of the project. The 3-days meeting included an overview and discussion of the project operational plan; introduction to content of project plan; introduction of evaluators and their method: Possible use of self-evaluation method in making an inventory of care and treatment methods and staff care; discussion of the Team Days: agenda and how to link it to the inventory on care and treatment and staff care; introduction to questionnaire: discussion and development for study; introduction logical frame work for care and treatments/staff care; objectives of bi-national meetings; and planning for the future meetings: time, location. | ||
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October 17, 2010 URVT Team Day I – in Self-evaluation Method | October 17, 2010 URVT Team Day I – in Self-evaluation Method | ||
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On October 21, URVT’s representatives of the project met with the project’s researcher, Mrs Marie Thompson, who visited our organization in Cyprus [as part of her visits to all partner centers] in order to discuss the results and findings of Team Day I and self-evaluation method and further assist the establishment and completion of the Inventory of Working and Treatment Methods of URVT. | On October 21, URVT’s representatives of the project met with the project’s researcher, Mrs Marie Thompson, who visited our organization in Cyprus [as part of her visits to all partner centers] in order to discuss the results and findings of Team Day I and self-evaluation method and further assist the establishment and completion of the Inventory of Working and Treatment Methods of URVT. | ||
==History and Credits== | ==History and Credits== | ||
