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The project, funded by the Victoria Foundation, has undertaken a comprehensive approach to address the needs of survivors of torture in our community.
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“Case Conferencing” was identified by stakeholders as an essential tool to address sensitive cases among survivors of torture in the region, and to bring forward the experiences of the project’s stakeholders.
Why is VCST no longer using the term “stakeholder”?
The term, “stakeholders”, not only refers to the act of land dispossession but also reflects a colonial mindset about ownership, entitlement, and division which marginalizes Indigenous Peoples.
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Thanks to the ongoing support from the Victoria Foundation, Phase III of VCST’s Interconnectedness Initiative came to a successful conclusion in July 2025.
Vicarious Trauma & Burnout Interviews Report
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