Center for Survivors of Torture

Accreditations of CST

• became a 501(c)3 corporation in 1999.
• is accredited by the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Treatment (IRCT) since 1997.
• is a founding member of the National Consortium of Torture Treatment Programs (NCTTP).
• is represented on the executive committee of the Texas Consortium of Refugee Program (T-CORP).
• is a member of Physicians for Human Rights.

Manuel Balbona, PhD. is a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas and accredited to give forensic testimony in state, federal, and immigration courts.

Sharmin DeMoss, MDiv. is a certified secondary educator in the state of Texas and an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

About Us:
CST Staff - Board of Directors - Board of Advisors - Volunteers and Interns - Accreditations - Funding