Suggested reading Torture Journal on Rehabilitation of Torture Victims and Prevention of Torture (2011). Thematic issue: Best, promising and emerging practices: A compendium for providers working with survivors of torture. Vol. 21, no. 1., 2011. http://www.irct.org/Files/Filer/TortureJournal/21_01_2011/Best_promising_Torture12011.pdf Critchley, C. (2008) Horticultural Therapy with Survivors of Torture Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture http://www.freedomfromtorture.org/sites/default/files/documents/horticultural_therap y.pdf Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation Cambodia, Programs http://tpocambodia.org/index.php?id=33 Blackwell, D. (2005) Jessica Kingsley: London. Counselling and psychotherapy with refugees. Elsass, P. (1997). Treating Victims of Torture and Violence. Theoretical, Cross-Cultural and Clinical Implications. New York: New York University Press. Marsella, A., Bornemann, T., Ekblad, S. & Orley, J. (Eds.) (1994) Amidst Peril and pain: The Mental Health and Well-being of the World’s refugees. American Psychological Association: Washington. Van der Veer, G. (1998) (2nd edition). Counselling and Therapy with Refugees. Wiley: Chichester. Wilson, J.P. & Drožđek, B. (2004) Broken spirits. The treatment of traumatized asylum seekers, refugees, war and torture victims. Brunner-Routledge: New York, Hove. 3.5.1 Legal services Torture survivors will have many needs that relate to the provision of legal services. These can include the most practical of concerns such as gaining protection as a refugee who has fled their country due to torture, to respond to their detention or pending court proceedings, to access justice so torture perpetrators can be held to account, or to get compensation for their torture. By either directly supporting or ensuring an appropriate referral resource, responding to the legal needs of torture survivors is key to rehabilitation. Legal services for torture survivors: Case studies Argentina One of the most re-traumatising experiences for a survivor can be to seek justice through a legal mechanism. Most survivors cannot afford to seek justice or do not have access to justice, so it has become important to support not only their psycho- 23