PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Criminal JusticeDisclosure in Prison Settings and Criminal Law: Some Best Practice RecommendationsThis chapter focuses on the implications of a prison setting on prisoners’ disclosure of their HIV positive status. The chapter provides several recommendations for prison staff and health care workers to ensure that HIV positive prisoners are supported and educated, and that confidentiality is treated seriously. Read More Sasha GearNovember 17, 2009
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Criminal Justice, Gender-based ViolenceMyths and Common Concerns About Sex and Sexual Violence in Men's PrisonsThis paper highlights and debunks several myths related to prison life, in particular sex and sexual violence in South African prisons. Read More Sasha GearNovember 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Gender-based ViolenceManhood, Violence and Coercive Sexualities in Men's Prisons: Dynamics and Consequences Behind Bars and BeyondThe context of the situation where imprisoned perpetrators of male same-sex rape seem more willing to talk about their violence than victims was the driving force behind the following article by Sasha Gear, showing how it is actually well explained by the social place that sexual violence occupies in prison. This focus which has pertinence far beyond prison walls as… Read More Sasha GearSeptember 1, 2009
PublicationsResearchCorrectional Services, Torture and State Violence, Violence PreventionReview of Existing Mechanisms for the Prevention and Investigation of Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment in South AfricaThis report is designed to assist civil society and South African institutions in deciding what body or institutions could appropriately fulfil the task of visiting all places of detention regularly to make recommendations and proposals to prevent torture. It is intended as a starting point for consultation. The report further suggests that South Africa should start with considering the strengths… Read More Olivia StreaterDecember 1, 2008
PublicationsResearchCorrectional ServicesCorrectional Services Act: A Survey of the Latest AmendmentsIn the following article Amanda Dissel looks to outline some of the changes made to The Correctional Services Amendment Bill (B32 of 2007) adopted by the portfolio committee on 6 May 2008 and by Parliament on 15 May 2008 . She reflects on the submissions that were made by several NGO's and other stakeholders during the Portfolio Committee's public hearings… Read More Amanda DisselNovember 27, 2008
MediaOur News and EventsCorrectional Services, Policing, Study on the Violent Nature of CrimeEvent Transcript: Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster BriefingThis is a transcript of a Justice, Crime Prevention and Security Cluster briefing that took place in Pretoria on 15 August 2008. Panel: Minister for Safety and Security Charles Nqakula Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Brigitte Mabandla Deputy Minister for Justice and Constitutional Development Johnny de Lange Date: 25 August 2008 Venue: Room 153, Union Buildings, Pretoria Harold Maloka:… Read More CSVRAugust 25, 2008
