The biggest issue to confront in dealing with violent crime is not organised groups of criminals or insurgents, but a normalisation of violence that infects interpersonal relationships in South Africa. Increasing police resources or deploying the military does not resolve…
The African Union (AU) stands divided as Israel has been granted observer status in the continental body with angry outbursts and finger-pointing over their treatment of Palestinians. While that debate rages, African leaders seem to agree about another hot-button issue:…
African leaders should take the lead in condemning unconstitutional change of power in Guinea. As Guinea Conakry faces a future run by the military following a coup in that country, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)…
The factors that contribute to high rates of youth who are not in employment, education, or training (NEET) are complex and multifaceted. CSVR's recent report on youth inclusion points out that youth employment initiatives have historically developed from exclusionary, top-down…
The book presents the broad scope of transitional justice studies through a focus on the theory, mechanisms and debates in the area, covering such topics as: The origin, context and development of transitional justice Victims, victimology and transitional justice Prosecutions…
Militarisation refers to a process where societies (states, institutions, and citizens) prioritise, organise, prepare for and respond to threats or crises with military action or violence. This policy brief highlights how many countries across the world, including South Africa, adopted…
