As 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…
This 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.
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…
This 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…
This 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…
Existing 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…