ArticlesMediaMigrants and Xenophobia, Violence PreventionXenophobia: Yet Another Threat to the Power of MythsViolence in society is like a crack in a mirror. The crack distorts the image of us, and we become ambiguous. Un-unified. Like the mirror’s crack, violence destroys the fabric that unites people, thus eliminating the possibility of togetherness. South African history speaks at length of the harm that divisions cause, and when sustained with violence, the damage is often… Read More CSVRJuly 22, 2010
PublicationsResearchChildren and YouthSafe City MapsThis is a 'safe city map' developed for children during the world cup. It offers the locations of various NGOs, hospitals and police precincts to assist children with remaining safe. Read More CSVRJune 21, 2010
PublicationsResearchGender-based Violence, Violence PreventionWe Can Prevent ViolenceThis paper reports on a recent symposium which was organised on strengthening primary prevention of gender-based violence in South Africa from 23 to 25 November 2009. The symposium included presentations by a series of civil society actors from around the world, with a focus on various aspects of gender based violence, and how we can work towards its eradication. Read More CSVRApril 23, 2010
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Criminal Justice, Gender-based ViolenceRecommendations for the Promotion of the Sexual Health, Sexual Rights, Safety and Dignity of PrisonersExisting regulations are out of kilter with the White Paper on Corrections in South Africa (2005) and new sexual offences legislation. These need rigorous engagement and revising so as to promote a culture of sexual health, sexual rights, safety and dignity in prisons. This paper offers a series of recommendations toward these ends. Read More CSVRApril 14, 2010
PublicationsCSVR 2008/2009 Annual ReportThis is the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation's (CSVR's) annual report for 2008/2009. It includes an overview of CSVR programmes, staff and donors for that year, along with annual financial results. Read More CSVRMarch 25, 2010
PublicationsCriminal Justice, PolicingSubmission on the Draft Amendment of Section 49 of the Criminal Procedure ActThis is a submission by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) to the department of justice regarding the draft Criminal Procedure Amendment Bill. The submission expresses several concerns with the bill, and suggests revisions to the bill in line with these concerns. Read More CSVRMarch 18, 2010
