The forum, entitled “Advancing Care for Asylum Seekers: A Multidisciplinary Forum” brought together various providers to highlight the impactful work being done in support of asylum seekers. We heard from legal expert Julie Bourdoiseau who discussed the impact of current immigration laws and policies on …
On Thursday, October 24th, we gathered for a truly inspiring evening, where we connected, shared stories and laid the groundwork for stronger partnerships as we work to build a healing space for trauma recovery in our community. At the heart of the night was the …
On June 4, President Biden announced a Proclamation that will expedite removal processes and enhance enforcement against unlawful crossings along the southern border, effectively denying immigrants from seeking asylum in the United States. This policy undermines the fundamental human right of asylum seekers to seek …
On May 2nd, the Northern California Grantmakers (NCG) held its 2023 Annual Conference on the theme ‘Mapping Our Collective Future’ in San Francisco. PTR Executive Director Leah Spelman spoke as a member of the panel, along with Lauren Markham of Oakland International High School (OIHS), …
On Friday, April 16th, PTR’s African Communities Program, in partnership with the University of San Francisco and African Advocacy Network, facilitated a conference on Immigration and Social Justice with influential students, educators, and leaders in the African community. The conference was an all-day event, and …
PTR Board Member Dr. Sita Patel was featured in a NY Times article on how remote learning due to COVID-19 is particularly a challenge for English Language Learners. “For English-language learners, if you’re not having those casual, informal, low-stakes opportunities to practice English, you’re really …
The following Op-Ed appeared in the Orange County Register. Prop. 20 would be a major setback for re-envisioning our criminal justice system By Leah Spelman As the executive director of a trauma recovery center that serves crime survivors, calls to “defund the police” in the wake of the …
The Greater a Community’s Loss in Common Ground, The Greater the Resulting Gain in Violence By Jean Pierre Ndagijimana, PTR African Communities Wellbeing Coordinator On September 21st of each year, the United Nations observes the International Day of Peace. This day marks the UN’s declared …
PTR African Communities Liaison, Jean Pierre Ndagijimana, is a Rwandan psychologist born in the Congo. In a recent piece published by Global Campaign for Peace Education, Ndagijimana shares why COVID-19 is particularly challenging for people who have experienced historical trauma. Ndagijimana explains that the idea …
Dr. Annika Sridharan, PTR’s Co-Founder and Clinical & Training Director, was recently featured in the New York Times article, “Trouble Focusing? Not Sleeping? You May Be Grieving,” describing common responses to the challenges posed by COVID-19. While anxiety or fear may be the emotions we …
