PublicationsResearchReconciliation, Transitional Justice, Trauma and TransitionSouthern African Regional Assessment Mission Report – AngolaUnlike some of its Sub-Saharan Africa counter parts Angola’s transition from war to ‘peace’ was the result of a clear and definitive military victory by the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). Through this method of transition you most often find a disparity in the living conditions, the overall well-being and the progression of citizens. The following report… Read More CSVRMarch 26, 2009
PublicationsResearchStudy on the Violent Nature of Crime, Urban SafetyTackling Armed Violence. Key Findings and Recommendations of the Study on the Violent Nature of Crime in South AfricaIn 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. This document is the final report, Component 6 of the project. It provides what may be regarded as the “high level” findings of the study as well… Read More CSVRFebruary 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchReparations and Victim Services, Transitional Justice, Truth CommissionsTrials and Truth Commissions: Seeking Accountability in the Aftermath of ViolenceNahla Valji looks to uncover and reflect on the objectives, potency and obstacles that are so prevalent in the establishment of a trials and truth commission. She makes use of key references such as the Guatemala's Commission for Historical Memory (1994 – 1998 ) in an attempt to analyze the strengths and weaknesses of a truth commission. She expertly mulls… Read More Nahla ValjiJanuary 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Torture and State Violence, Violence PreventionReview of Existing Mechanisms for the Prevention and Investigation of Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment in South AfricaThis report is designed to assist civil society and South African institutions in deciding what body or institutions could appropriately fulfil the task of visiting all places of detention regularly to make recommendations and proposals to prevent torture. It is intended as a starting point for consultation. The report further suggests that South Africa should start with considering the strengths… Read More Olivia StreaterDecember 1, 2008
PublicationsResearchCorrectional ServicesCorrectional Services Act: A Survey of the Latest AmendmentsIn the following article Amanda Dissel looks to outline some of the changes made to The Correctional Services Amendment Bill (B32 of 2007) adopted by the portfolio committee on 6 May 2008 and by Parliament on 15 May 2008 . She reflects on the submissions that were made by several NGO's and other stakeholders during the Portfolio Committee's public hearings… Read More Amanda DisselNovember 27, 2008
PublicationsResearchEx-combatant Reintegration and Demilitarisation"We Need to do it for Ourselves" An Evaluation of the CSVR Ex-Combatant Policy Dialogue ProjectThis paper reports on an evaluation that was conducted of the CSVR Ex-combatants/Military Veterans Policy Dialogue Project. The purpose of the evaluation was to ascertain the impact (if any) that the ex-combatant policy dialogue workshops had on stakeholders, particularly ex-combatants. This would give an indication whether policy dialogue workshops are a good way of advancing the development of ex-combatant reintegration… Read More Cyril AdonisNovember 24, 2008
