Partnering with organizations such as Clinica Monseñor Oscar A. Romero, El Rescate, CARECEN and Amanecer, PTV quickly became well known in the Central American refugee community.

Of all those who sought to make California their new home, 4,645 (69%) resettled in the five counties PTV serves[7] - Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.

The demographic makeup of PTV's client population is ever-changing, as global, regional, and national sociopolitical dynamics are constantly in flux.

PTV partners with some of the region's leading service providers, including the Venice Family Clinic, Clinica Oscar Romero, the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles, and Public Counsel.

When specialized procedures are needed, a wide network of physicians at the Venice Family Clinic and other local health care organizations are utilized at no cost to the client.

As the largest port of entry to torture survivors, Los Angeles has the highest number of asylum claims filed in the United States.

[13] PTV's staff prepares forensic medical and psychological evaluations and serve as expert witnesses in federal immigration court.

The presence of a trusted PTV volunteer or staff member can provide the extra moral support a client needs to answer questions clearly and in the necessary detail about the experience.

[9][14] PTV provides emergency assistance with referrals for temporary shelter, food and other basic needs, as well as support in finding permanent housing and good jobs.

PTV also collaborates with local organizations to host public programs for events such as the United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of Torture.