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AAAS Auditorium
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
In the past few weeks, the issue of torture has become a major focus of discussion
and debate in the U.S. and news continues to filter in about the Iraq prisoner
scandal. Much of the public debate has focused on understanding the legal requirements
for prisoners of war codified in international humanitarian law. There has also
been some public discussion about the potential value and implications of using
torture as a means to extract information from terrorists.
There have been many important scientific studies about torture, both on the
psychological dynamics of understanding why an individual may use torture and
the psychological and physical health effects of torture. This event will feature
two panels of experts discussing the legal issues of torture and prisoner treatment
and the scientific research on torture.
This event is part of a series of international activities to observe the United
Nation's International Day in Support of Victims of Torture (June 26). This
annual observance is intended to raise awareness about the prevalence of torture
around the world and highlight the work of organizations in preventing torture
practices and treating survivors of torture.
Space may be limited so please RSVP to using the online
rsvp form by Monday June 21, 2004.
Agenda
Moderated by: Alan I. Leshner, Ph.D., CEO of AAAS
9:30 Coffee and Light Breakfast
10:00-11:15 Panel: Torture and the Law
Robert K. Goldman, J.D., Washington College of Law at American University
Meredith Larson, MPH, Amnesty International
11:15-12:30 Panel: Torture and Science
Martha K. Huggins, Ph.D., Charles A. and Leo M. Favrot
Professor of Human Relations at Tulane University
Allen S. Keller, M.D., Program Director of the
Bellevue/NYU Program for Survivors of Torture
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