PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Gender-based ViolenceManhood, Violence and Coercive Sexualities in Men's Prisons: Dynamics and Consequences Behind Bars and BeyondThe 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 by the social place that sexual violence occupies in prison. This focus which has pertinence far beyond prison walls as… Read More Sasha GearSeptember 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchTransitional Justice, Trauma and TransitionTransitional Justice in Southern Africa: Preliminary Strategic Guidelines for Addressing Violence in Angola (Results of a Needs Assessment Workshop Held in Luanda)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 media coverage of the launch shed light on the need for Angolans to address the aftereffects of decades of civil… Read More CSVRAugust 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchTorture and State ViolenceTorture in South Africa: Exploring Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment Through the MediaThis 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: Firstly the nature of torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment (CIDT) in post-apartheid South Africa. Secondly, it explores how… Read More Amanda Dissel, Steffen Jensen and Sandra RobertsJuly 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchTorture and State ViolenceSubliminal Terror? Human Rights Violations and Torture in Zimbabwe during 2008The 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 will demonstrate that the Convention Against Torture has been violated, it is necessary to show that torture has taken place… Read More Tony ReelerJune 16, 2009
PublicationsResearchViolence in TransitionDictating the Local Balance of PowerDavid 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 our democratic right to vote ? and is the violence a concern for future elections ?. Read More David BruceJune 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchStudy on the Violent Nature of Crime, Urban SafetyWhy Does South Africa Have Such High Rates of Violent Crime?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 and following the final report presentation to then minister of Safety and Security, Mr. Nathi Mthetwa CSVR was tasked with… Read More CSVRApril 7, 2009
