The project offered crucial support to 141 survivors, comprising 75 males and 66 females, encompassing 123 primary victims and 18 secondary victims. Testimonial therapy served as a central approach, emphasizing empathy and open communication to establish a secure space for survivors to express their traumatic experiences. Both individual and group therapy sessions were conducted, with a specific focus on aiding those affected by police torture and administrative repression.
Prior to commencing testimonial therapy, a pre-M&E (Monitoring and Evaluation) questionnaire was administered to conduct a comprehensive assessment. This aimed to map the WHO I 5, pain, and anger analogues, providing insights into the baseline psychological state of the survivors. The gathered information guided the customization of therapy sessions to meet the unique needs of participants, who engaged in four sessions designed to foster empathy and create a secure environment for expression.
Testimonial therapy emerged as a vital tool in breaking the culture of silence and alleviating fear among survivors. The project achieved significant milestones by not only providing psycho-social support to individual survivors but also extending its positive impact to their families. The transformative process initiated by testimonial therapy played a pivotal role in breaking down barriers, encouraging open communication, and positively influencing the broader support network.
Survivors utilized testimonial therapy sessions as a platform to share their stories, resulting in a cathartic experience. Addressing the psychological impact of trauma led to a reported decrease in fear and phobia associated with their experiences. The therapy facilitated a sense of empowerment, enabling survivors to overcome the pervasive silence and stigma surrounding their traumatic past.
In addition to individual therapy sessions, testimonial therapy was extended to groups affected by police torture and administrative repression. This community outreach proved essential in addressing collective trauma and fostering solidarity among survivors. The positive impact of testimonial therapy transcended individual cases, encouraging open dialogue and mutual support within the broader community.
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The project successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of testimonial therapy in providing psycho-social support to survivors of trauma. Through breaking the culture of silence and fear, testimonial therapy empowered survivors to share their stories and facilitated a transformative process that extended beyond individual cases. The project made significant contributions to creating an environment where survivors feel supported and empowered, laying the foundation for continued healing and resilience in the face of traumatic experiences.
Notably, the survivors included 135 cases of police torture, 3 cases of custodial death, 2 cases of extra-judicial killing, and 1 case of custodial torture. These survivors were from the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Jharkhand in India.
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