PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, HIV and AIDSChild-Headed Households & Human Rights: A Capacity-Building GuideThis book is developed from the experiences that children orphaned by HIV & AIDS have shared with researchers, as well as the experiences of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) and Community Based Organisations (CBOs). This book has been compiled for members and leaders of CSOs and CBOs as well as youth development workers and concerned members of the community. Read More Charlotte HulleyJanuary 1, 2006
PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, Correctional Services, Criminal JusticeA Review of the Integrated Youth Offender Programme Piloted in Boksburg Juvenile Correctional Centre with the "Inkanyezi Yentathakusa"The subsequent research report written for the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation on March 2005 is an in-depth investigation into the Integrated Youth Offender Programme (IYOP) Piloted in Boksburg Juvenile Correctional Centre with the "Inkanyezi Yentathakusa". The IYOP was built on the theory of risk and resilience and incorporated an understanding of socio-economic dynamics that impinge on… Read More Margaret RoperMarch 1, 2005
ArticlesMediaChildren and Youth, Peacebuilding, Transitional JusticeFear, Terror and the Spoils of Power: Youth Militias in ZimbabweIt is when fear becomes part of the social fabric of society that the spoils of abused power become most lucrative. Amidst reports of decreased levels of physical violence in the run up to the 31 March election in Zimbabwe some claim that here at least ZANU-PF is making a difference. But this 'new' level of violence is only relative… Read More CSVRMarch 1, 2005
PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, Violence PreventionYouth Position Paper Prepared for the Crime Prevention AllianceThis paper aims to highlight the existing knowledge about youth crime and victimisation and some of the risk and resilience factors that point us to various interventions to reduce youth crime and violence. Some of these programmes (especially those that exist in South Africa) will be discussed and current government and NGO activities as well as gaps in crime prevention… Read More Ingrid PalmaryDecember 1, 2003
PolicyPublicationsChildren and Youth, Criminal JusticeA Brief Update on Juvenile JusticeThis policy brief provides some context around the rights of children accused of committing crimes in South Africa. The brief advocates for substantial reallocation of resources within the Justice and Welfare departments to assessment services, the preliminary enquiry process and the provision of diversion and alternative sentencing options. Read More Amanda DisselMarch 28, 2003
PublicationsResearchChildren and Youth, Youth ViolencePreventing Criminality Among Young PeopleThe following resource book looks to consolidate information on the successful prevention of youth crime, locally and internationally. It was developed to address the needs of local governments and the unique role that they have to play in preventing youth crime. Read More Ingrid Palmary and Catherine MoatDecember 2, 2002
