This paper offers an exploration of the state of accountability and reconciliation in South Africa, calling for a look not only at the agenda and impact of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission but also at the role played by state…
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) embarked on a project of developing an evidence-based African torture rehabilitation model, with the goal of gaining an understanding of what the main challenges faced by victims of torture are,…
Currently, there is little information on patterns and trends of torture in South Africa. This research report seeks to fill this gap, analysing annual reports released by two government oversight bodies, namely, the Judicial Inspectorate of Correctional Services (JICS) and…
The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) embarked on a project of developing an evidence-based African torture rehabilitation model, with the goal of gaining an understanding of what the main challenges faced by victims of torture are,…
This document includes all the appendixes for the report entitled: "Developing an African Torture Rehabilitation Model: a contextually-informed, evidence-based psychosocial model for the rehabilitation of victims of torture. PART 1 – Setting the foundations of an African Torture Rehabilitation Model…
We outline the parameters for the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation's (CSVR's) approach to community intervention for torture and cruel, inhumane and degrading treatment (CIDT) as it emerged towards the end of 2011. This model is now…
