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As mentioned above, the content of the Model Curriculum is based on the Istanbul Protocol and a number of manuals and resources that were subsequently developed by Istanbul Protocol authors and editors, and their colleagues, to supplement the Istanbul Protocol, including extensive training materials developed by the IRCT and partner organisations, the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey (HRFT) and Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) for the Prevention through Documentation (PtD) Project. Selected materials were excerpted and adapted from these resources to develop a comprehensive curriculum for health professionals in the course of their training. The primary resources used for the development of the Model Curriculum include:

  • The Istanbul Protocol [6]. Iacopino V, Özkalıpçı Ö, Schlar C., Allden K, Baykal T, Kirschner R, Peel M, Reyes H, Welsh (Project Coordinators/Editors). Manual on the Effective Investigation and Documentation of Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (The Istanbul Protocol). Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. New York and Geneva, United Nations Publications HR/P/PT/8. 2001. Available at: http://www.unhchr.ch/pdf/8istprot.pdf and www. phrusa.org The Medical Documentation of Torture: Peel M, Iacopino V (Editors). Greenwich Medical Media Ltd., London; 2002: pp.1-227. Medical Investigation and Documentation of Torture: A Handbook for Health Professionals. Peel M, Lubell N, Beynon J (Editors). Human Rights Centre, University of Essex. Great Britain, 2005.
  • Examining Asylum Seekers: A Health Professional’s Guide to Medical and Psychological Evaluations of Torture [7]. Iacopino, V, Allden K, Keller A. Physicians for Human Rights. August, 2001.
  • Combating Torture: A Manual for Judges and Prosecutors [5]. Connor F. Human Rights Centre, University of Essex. Great Britain, 2003.
  • The Torture Reporting Handbook: How to Document and Respond to Allegations of Torture within the International system for the protection of Human Rights [4]. Giffard C. University of Essex. Great Britain, 2000.
  • Işkence Atlaı: Işkencenin Tibbi Olarak Belgelendirilmesinde Muayene ve Tanısal Inceleme Sonuclarının Kullanılması. Özkalıpçı Ö, Şahin Ü,(Editors) Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, Istanbul,Turkey, 2007.
  • Audio of interview with Sr Dianna Ortiz [1]. National Public Radio. 1996.
  • Case Examples #01 [2] and #02 [3] (Case Summaries, Narratives and Guidelines for Instructors). The Effective Documentation of Torture and Ill-treatment in Sudan, Khartoum, February, 21-24 2006. Physicians for Human Rights, REDRESS, the Sudanese Organization Against Torture (SOAT) and the AMEL Treatment Centre.
  • PtD Training Materials (IRCT Prevention through Documentation (PtD) Training Materials): The PtD training programme was developed in collaboration between the Human Rights Foundation of Turkey, REDRESS, Physicians for Human Rights and the International Rehabilitation Council for Torture Victims (see: PreventingTorture.org [9] [8]). The legal materials were developed by REDRESS and Hulya Üçcpınar with comments provided by Anna-Lena Svensson-McCarthy. The medical and psychological materials were developed by Stine Amris, Margriet Blaauw, Türkcan Baykal, Lis Danielsen, Emre Kapkin, Şebnem Korur Fincancı, Caroline Schlar and Ole Vedel Rasmussen with comments provided by Vincent Iacopino and Thomas Wenzel. The primary materials selected for the Model Curriculum include (available at: PreventingTorture.org [9] [8]):
    • Action Against Torture: A Practical Guide to the Istanbul Protocol for Lawyers [14] (pdf), October 2007.
    • Trainers’ Guidelines for Health Professionals: Training of Users [15] (pdf), August 2007.
    • Psychological Evaluation of Torture Allegations: An International Training Manual [13] (pdf), 2007.
    • Medical Physical Examination of Alleged Torture Victims: A Practical Guide to the Istanbul Protocol for Medical Doctors [12] (pdf), 2004.
    • Dermatologic Findings after Alleged Torture [10] (PowerPoint file) (pdf version [11]). Lis Danielsen and Ole Vedel Rasmussen, IRCT 2004-2005.
    • Torture Methods [16] (PowerPoint file). Ole Vedel Rasmussen, IRCT 2004-2005.

Each Module contains a list of the primary resources used for its development. It is important to note that clinicians who conduct forensic medical evaluations of alleged victims of torture and ill-treatment should be familiar with the entire content of the Istanbul Protocol, especially if they refer to the application of Istanbul Protocol standards in their medico-legal report(s).

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  • [1] http://phrtoolkits.org/downloads/?did=34
  • [2] http://phrtoolkits.org/toolkits/istanbul-protocol-model-medical-curriculum/module-7-case-example-01/materials/
  • [3] http://phrtoolkits.org/toolkits/istanbul-protocol-model-medical-curriculum/module-8-case-example-02/materials/
  • [4] http://www.essex.ac.uk/torturehandbook/
  • [5] http://www.essex.ac.uk/combatingtorturehandbook/
  • [6] http://phrtoolkits.org/downloads/?did=22
  • [7] http://physiciansforhumanrights.org/library/reports/examining-asylum-seekers-manual-2005-1.html
  • [8] http://www.preventingtorture.org
  • [9] http://www.preventingtorture.org
  • [10] http://www.irct.org/resources/irct-electronic-library/trainers-materials/presentations.aspx
  • [11] http://www.irct.org/Files/Filer/TortureJournal/16_2_2006/4_dermatological_findings.pdf
  • [12] http://www.irct.org/Admin/Public/DWSDownload.aspx?File=%2fFiles%2fFiler%2fIPIP%2ftraining2009%2fmedical+materials+for+practitioners%2fmedical_en_web_red.pdf
  • [13] http://www.irct.org/Files/Filer/publications/psychological_en_web_red.pdf
  • [14] http://www.redress.org/downloads/publications/PhilippinesManualNov07.pdf
  • [15] http://www.irct.org/Admin/Public/DWSDownload.aspx?File=%2fFiles%2fFiler%2fIPIP%2ftraining2009%2fmedical+materials+for+trainers%2fTrainers-Guidelines-Health-Professionals-ToU-final_password.pdfhttp://www.irct.org/Admin/Public/DWSDownload.aspx?File=%2fFiles%2fFiler%2fIPIP%2ftraining2009%2fmedical+materials+for+trainers%2fTrainers-Guidelines-Health-Professionals-ToU-final_password.pdf
  • [16] http://www.irct.org/resources/irct-electronic-library/trainers-materials/presentations.aspx
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  • Istanbul Protocol Model Medical Curriculum

    • Preface
      • Copyright and Acknowledgements
      • Resources
      • Glossary
    • Introduction
      • Curriculum Materials
      • Summary of Content
      • How to Use These Educational Resources
    • Module 1: International Legal Standards (Overview)
      • Torture
        • What is Torture
        • Purpose of Torture
        • History of Torture
        • Other Definitions
        • Cruel Inhuman & Degrading Treatment & Punishment (CID)
        • Prohibition of Torture in International Law
        • The United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment 1984
        • Torture in the World Today
        • Country-Specific Legal Standards and Torture Practices
        • The Perpetrators
        • Common Situations for Torture Allegations
        • Where Does Torture and Ill-treatment Occur?
        • Obligation to Investigate and Bring Justice
        • Formal Inspection of Detention Facilities
        • Official Complaints to Human Rights Bodies and Other Organizations
        • Recently Released Detainees
        • NGO Information Gathering
        • Late Allegations
      • Prevention and Accountability
        • Prevention
        • Accountability
        • Reparation
      • International Supervisory Machinery and Complaints Procedures
        • The Human Rights Committee
        • The UN Committee against Torture
        • Regional Mechanisms
        • Other monitoring mechanisms
        • The UN Special Rapporteur on Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment
        • International criminal courts and tribunals
        • The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
      • Safeguards Against Torture for Those Deprived of Their Liberty
        • Notifying people of their rights
        • Use of officially recognized places of detention and the maintenance of effective custody records
        • Avoiding incommunicado detention
        • Humane conditions of detention
        • Limits on interrogation
        • Access to a lawyer and respect for the functions of a lawyer
        • Access to a doctor
        • The right to challenge the lawfulness of detention
        • Safeguards for special categories of detainees
      • Module 1 Presentation: International Legal Standards
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 1 Answers
    • Module 2: Istanbul Protocol Standards for Medical Documentation of Torture and Medical Ethics
      • The Istanbul Protocol
        • About the Istanbul Protocol
        • Brief History
        • International Recognition of the Istanbul Protocol
      • An Overview of the Istanbul Protocol
        • Legal Investigation of Torture
        • General Considerations for Interviews
        • Physical Evidence of Torture
        • Psychological Evidence of Torture
        • Interpretation of Findings and Referrals
        • Misuse of the Istanbul Protocol
        • Procedural Safeguards for Detainees
      • Medical Ethics
        • Introduction
        • Duties of the health professional
        • International Codes
        • Ethical rules directly prohibiting involvement in torture
        • Primary loyalty to the patient
        • Dual Obligations
        • The treatment of prisoners and detainees
        • Issues surrounding examinations of individuals in the presence of security forces
        • Abusive medical treatment
        • Consent and confidentiality
        • Security
        • Involvement of other health professionals in torture
        • Seeking further information and support
        • Country-specific legal responsibilities of health professionals for forensic documentation of torture and ill-treatment
      • General Guidelines for Gathering Evidence and Documenting Findings
        • The aims and goals of investigation
        • Multidisciplinary approach to documentation
        • Role of the health professional in the team
        • Role of the lawyer in the team
        • Role of the NGO member in the team
        • Role of judges and prosecutors
      • Documenting the allegations
        • The aim of medical documentation
        • Types of evidence
        • Medical evidence
        • Gathering of evidence
        • Essential information
        • Quality of information
        • Comparing records
      • Module 2 Presentation: Istanbul Protocol Standards for Medical Documentation of Torture and Medical Ethics
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 2 Answers
    • Module 3: Interview Considerations
      • Preliminary Considerations
        • Purpose of Medical Evaluations
        • Interview Settings
        • Trust
        • Informed Consent
        • Confidentiality
        • Privacy
        • Empathy
        • Objectivity
        • Safety and Security
        • Procedural Safeguards for Detainees
        • Risk of Re-traumatisation
        • Gender Considerations
        • Interviewing Children
        • Cultural and Religious Awareness
        • Working with Interpreters
        • Transference and Counter-Transference Reactions
      • Conducting Interviews
        • Types of questions
        • Cognitive Techniques
        • Summarising and clarifying
        • Difficulties Recalling and Recounting
        • Assessing Inconsistencies
      • Interview Content
        • Identification and Introduction
        • Psychosocial History (Pre-Arrest)
        • Past Medical History
        • Summary of Detention(s) and Abuse
        • Circumstances of Detention(s)
        • Prison/Detention Place Conditions
        • Allegations of Torture and Ill-treatment
        • Review of Symptoms
        • Psychosocial History (post-arrest)
        • Assessments of Physical and Psychological Evidence
        • Physical Examination
        • Closing
        • Indications for Referral
      • Module 3 Presentation: Interview Considerations
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 3 Answers
    • Module 4: Torture Methods and their Medical Consequences
      • Introduction
      • Torture Methods
        • Beatings/Falanga
        • Ear Trauma
        • Eye Trauma
        • Restraint, Shackling and Positional Torture
        • Suspension
        • Crushing and Stretching Injuries
        • Burning
        • Electrical injuries
        • Asphyxiation
        • Violent Shaking
        • Sexual Assault
        • Sexual Humiliation
        • Prolonged Isolation and Sensory Deprivation
        • Sleep Deprivation
        • Temperature Manipulation
        • Sensory Bombardment
        • Threats of Harm
      • Psychological Consequences of Torture
        • Introduction
        • The Paradox of Psychological Consequences of Torture
        • The Psychological Consequences of Torture
        • Social, Political and Cultural Context
        • Risk factors for Trauma and Torture-Related Disorders
        • Psychological Symptoms
      • Module 4 Presentation: Torture Methods and their Medical Consequences
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 4 Answers
    • Module 5: Physical Evidence of Torture and Ill-Treatment
      • Physical Evidence of Torture
        • Medical history
      • The Physical Examination
        • Dermatologic Evaluation
        • Head and Neck
        • Chest and Abdomen
        • Musculoskeletal System
      • Neurological Examination
        • Head Trauma and Post-traumatic Epilepsy
        • Nerve Damage
      • Examination of Women
        • Examination Following a Recent Assault
        • Examination After the Immediate Phase
        • Follow-up
        • Genital Examination of Women
      • Genital Examination of Men
      • Perianal Examination
      • Medical Photography
        • Assessment for Referral
      • Diagnostic Tests
      • Module 5 Presentation: Physical Evidence of Torture and Ill-Treatment
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 5 Answers
    • Module 6: Psychological Evidence of Torture and Ill-Treatment
      • The Central Role of the Psychological Evaluation
        • Conducting the Psychological Evaluation
        • Psychological Findings and Diagnostic Considerations
        • Components of the Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluation
      • Children and Torture
        • Introduction
        • Developmental Considerations
        • Clinical Considerations
        • Role of the Family
      • Apendix I: Sample Psychological Evaluations
        • Psychological Evaluation #1
        • Psychological Evaluation #2
      • Apendix II: ICD-10
      • Module 6 Presentation: Psychological Evidence of Torture and Ill-Treatment
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 6 Answers
    • Module 7: Case Example #01
      • Introduction
      • Preliminary Considerations
      • Materials
      • Module 7 Presentation: Case Example #01
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 7 Answers
    • Module 8: Case Example #02
      • Introduction
      • Preliminary Considerations
      • Materials
      • Module 8 Presentation: Case Example #02
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 8 Answers
    • Module 9: Report Writing and Testifying in Court
      • Written Reports
        • General Considerations
        • Content of Written Reports
        • Conclusions
        • Inconsistencies
      • Providing Testimony in Court
      • Appendix: Court Testimony Guidelines and Maxims
      • Module 9 Presentation: Report Writing and Testifying in Court
      • Self-Assessment and Quiz
        • Module 9 Answers
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