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U.S. Code as of:
01/19/04
Section 2152. Assistance for victims of torture
(a) In general
The President is authorized to provide assistance for the
rehabilitation of victims of torture.
(b) Eligibility for grants
Such assistance shall be provided in the form of grants to
treatment centers and programs in foreign countries that are
carrying out projects or activities specifically designed to treat
victims of torture for the physical and psychological effects of
the torture.
(c) Use of funds
Such assistance shall be available -
(1) for direct services to victims of torture; and
(2) to provide research and training to health care providers
outside of treatment centers or programs described in subsection
(b) of this section, for the purpose of enabling such providers
to provide the services described in paragraph (1).
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