The context of the situation where imprisoned perpetrators of male same-sex rape seem more willing to talk about their violence than victims was the driving force behind the following article by Sasha Gear, showing how it is actually well explained…
The following report by CSVR covers the results of a Needs Assessment workshop held in Angola, Luanda in August 2009. The process created the platform for key stakeholders to come together to address issues of transition and prevailing challenges. Wide…
This study sets out to explore the violent acts of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment or punishment (also referred to as ill-treatment) as reported in the South African print media. It brings to the foreground two primary ideas:…
The following monograph by Tony Reeler looked to establish the existence of systematic torture, and demonstrate its widespread application in Zimbabwe. It is integral to recognize the existence of systematic and widespread torture, for, whilst any clear case of torture…
David Bruce turns the scope on the so called "violent free" 2009 election marred with numerous incidents of election-related violence. He poses the serious question of how election-related violence should be perceived, is it a part of the fabric of…
In February 2007 the Minister of Safety and Security contracted the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation to carry out a study on the violent nature of crime in South Africa. CSVR was required to produce six reports…