PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, Gender-based ViolenceWaiting Opportunities: Adolescent Girls' Experiences of Gender-based Violence at SchoolsViolence against adolescent girls in South Africa takes place against a backdrop of pervasive gender violence in society. This study - conducted with adolescent girls between the ages 13 - 17 - suggests that efforts by communities, schools and the state to address this violence are not a priority. Findings from 17 focus group discussions with adolescent girls at nine… Read More Sadiyya HaffejeeSeptember 1, 2006
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Criminal Justice, Ex-combatant Reintegration and Demilitarisation, Violence in TransitionIs Punishment the Appropriate Response to Gross Human Rights Violations? Is a Non-punitive Justice System Feasible?This conference paper discusses the faulty premises underlying theories of punitive justice, and highlights the problems caused by the use of punitive justice as a means of dealing with various kinds of human rights violations. The paper puts forward a series of arguments in favour of using restorative justice to manage human rights abuses. Read More EZZAT A. FATTAHSeptember 1, 2006
PublicationsResearchCriminal Justice, PolicingBuilding Respect for the Badge: The Management of the Use of Force by PoliceThis paper discusses how police managers should engage police regarding the use of force. Before doing so it looks at some of the features of police force, which are important in understanding the constraints and risks related to attempts to manage it. Read More David BruceSeptember 1, 2006
PublicationsResearchGender-based ViolenceGoing Somewhere Slowly? A Comparison of the Implementation of the Domestic Violence Act (no. 116 of 1998) in an Urban and Semi-urban SiteThe study aimed to monitor similarities and differences in the implementation of the Domestic Violence Act (DVA) (no. 116 of 1998) in two different geographical settings (Alberton and Temba court), and to compare these findings with data from the previous Prevention of Family Violence Act (PFVA) (no 133 of 1993). Read More Lisa Vetten and Vera SchneiderAugust 1, 2006
PublicationsResearchMemory and Memorialisation, Transitional JusticeThe Ties That Bind: Strengthening the Links Between Memorialisation and Transitional JusticeThe study is based on documentary and field research and discussions held at a working group hosted by CSVR. The research focused on the role of memorialisation in transitional justice, focusing on the case studies of Argentina, Chile and South Africa. Read More Ereshnee NaiduAugust 1, 2006
PublicationsResearchCrime Prevention, Racism, Violence PreventionRacism, Self-Esteem and Violence in SA: Gaps in the NCPS' Explanation?Ten years after the launch of the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS), South Africa is still bedevilled by high levels of violence. Given this situation, it is worth reflecting on the NCPS’ analysis of the causes of crime and violence. In particular it seems the Strategy may have failed to recognise the important role that internalised racism, and related low… Read More David BruceJuly 6, 2006
