Featuring...
Carlos Mauricio 
Featured speaker Carlos Mauricio was working as a professor at the University of El Salvador when he was abducted and taken to National Police Headquarters. There, Carlos was detained and tortured for nearly two weeks. He suspects that his torturers chose him because he had been outspoken against the government and the civil war in El Salvador.
Upon his release, Carlos fled to the United States. In 2002, Carlos testified about his repeated torture in a U.S. federal court in Florida. The jury found two retired Salvadoran generals responsible for torture, rape and other atrocities. Carlos is now dedicated to helping other survivors begin to tell their stories.
"Torture is so horrible and so humiliating that in many cases people try to dismiss or avoid believing in what happened to us. Telling my story is important because I believe that it is the only way to leave prison."
- Carlos Mauricio
Performance Group Owl & Panther
Joining the event is the expressive arts group Owl & Panther from Tucson, AZ. The Owl & Panther group participates in creative writing, counseling, and community service programs. The children and teens come from families that have been affected by torture and trauma. Through their poetry, participants share feelings about their experiences and the challenges they face living in a new country.
The afternoon will conclude with a reception of wineand gourmet desserts from restaurant sponsors. Erica Sweeney, a personal wine consultant, will join us with a booth of complimentary wine tastings.
Event Details
When: Sunday, February 24, 2008
2 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Where: Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice
5998 Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110
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Cost: $50
1.0 General Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit is available. California Western School of Law is a cosponsor of this event.
All money from tickets sold will go directly toward programs that help survivors of politically
motivated torture to heal and become healthy members of our communities. Donations are
tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. Questions? Call (619) 278-2400.
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