PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, Violence PreventionEnding the Age of the Marginal MajorityAs part of its focus on human security, the Southern Africa Trust has sought to understand the extent of youth violence and crime in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region, as well as the underlying or contributing factors that can explain the levels of youth violence. To this end, it commissioned research on the extent and drivers of youth… Read More Lauren Graham, David Bruce and Helene PeroldJuly 1, 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
PublicationsResearchTorture and State Violence, Trauma and TransitionTraumatic Stress Update (volume 1, number 3)This issue of the Traumatic Stress Update is attempting to encourage knowledge generation in a number of different forms. Our receptionist and professional intaker, Mosima Selemela gives an account of how being a receptionist at a trauma clinic differs from being a receptionist elsewhere and a few of the skills and traits that are important in her work. Monica Bandeira,… Read More Dominique Dix-PeekMay 1, 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
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingTowards Professional Use of Lethal Force by Police in South AfricaThis is a transcript of a presentation delivered by David Bruce to a public dialogue organised by the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation. The presentation deals with the question of the use of lethal force by the police, including the legal framework surrounding the issue, conceptual issues relating to lethal force, and the media engagement around the… Read More David BruceApril 21, 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
