Justice Denied, Silence Maintained: Women's Voices from the Margins of South Africa's Justice System
This research amplifies the lived experiences of women survivors of gender-based violence as they navigate…
Racism and Discrimination in the South African Penal System
This research report focuses on the experiences and needs of one of the most vulnerable sectors of society – prisoners. It aims to investigate the impact of past injustices on the South African penal system, as well as to look at the current functioning of the system – in particular the attitudes and actions of the Department of Correctional Services.
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Amanda Dissel
Amanda Dissel is an independent consultant in criminal justice and violence prevention issues. This research was conducted while she was Criminal Justice Programme Manager at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR). She has published on issues of human rights, conditions and treatment of detainees in prisons and police stations, juvenile and child justice, and violent crime.
Jody Kollapen
Jody Kollapen is a Commissioner at the Human Rights Commission.
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