The subsequent report aims to amplify and articulate the voices of those who feel on the outside of policy-making processes. It combines an academic analysis of the concepts related to public participation and the virtues of a participatory democracy, with…
This policy brief presents findings from research that aims to quantify the missing personnel costs in Domestic Violence Act training and activities. It describes the methodology used in the research, as well as the process that is followed in obtaining…
The aim of this consultancy report is to provide a comprehensive overview of the South African housing policy and debates, particularly in relation to women (or vulnerable groupings more generally). The overview is intended to enable the Gender Programme to…
The following paper is a response to the Submission to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services Draft White Paper on Corrections in South Africa, December 2003. The paper provides specific comments on the concepts of rehabilitation, correction, development and…
This policy brief provides some context around the rights of children accused of committing crimes in South Africa. The brief advocates for substantial reallocation of resources within the Justice and Welfare departments to assessment services, the preliminary enquiry process and…
The subsequent document is a report on the Presentation to the Workshop Comparative Experiences of Policy Making and Implementation in Countries in Transition, 6th – 7th February 2001, Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland. The report reflects on discussions such as the patterns…