Chicago Torture Justice Center

The Chicago Torture Justice Center (CTJC) is the first center in the United States dedicated to survivors of domestic torture. It is a community-based organization that addresses the trauma of police violence and institutionalized racism by providing survivors with access to healing and wellness services and trauma-informed resources. This award for general operations supports CTJC as it offers responsive, holistic services to those in need, including those returning to their communities after time in custody. 

Chicago Torture Justice Center (CTJC) is the first and only center dedicated to survivors of domestic torture in the United States. It is a community-based organization that addresses the trauma of police violence and institutionalized racism by providing survivors with access to healing and wellness services and trauma-informed resources. This award for general operations supports CTJC as it offers responsive, holistic services to those in need, including those returning to their communities after time in custody. 

Chicago Torture Justice Center is a community-based organization that addresses the trauma of police violence and institutionalized racism by providing access to healing and wellness services and trauma-informed resources while building stronger community connections. This award supports two purposes that directly respond to the COVID-19 crisis. The award supports a series of online convenings between September and December of 2020 focused on grief and community healing; the remainder of the award supports professional development for the organization’s staff.