Violence Prevention

Mapping local gender-based violence prevention and response strategies in South Africa

CSVR. April 2016. “Mapping local gender-based violence prevention and response strategies in South Africa" This study was generously funded by the Embassy of Finland.

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Press Release: The Need to Shift from Campaigning to Governing

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) applauds South Africans for the peaceful nature of the municipal elections. This attests to the maturity of our democracy and we take pride in both ...

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Up in Flames: Understanding Violence in Community Protests

The recent destruction of property in Vuwani and Tshwane has sparked reactions that often represent

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Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation Statement on Violence in Tshwane: Violence as the currency for communities to purchase entrenched human rights must change June 21, 2016

The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is disturbed about the recent increase in political violence and the escalating collective violence around the country such as has been seen in the Tshwane ...

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The Role of Ex-offenders in Implementing the Community Work Programme as a Crime and Violence Prevention Initiative

Langa, Malose, and Themba Masuku. 2015. "The Role of Ex-offenders in Implementing the Community Work Programme as a Crime and Violence Prevention Initiative." African Safety Promotion Journal 13, no. 2: 78-91.

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Facilitating or hindering social cohesion? The impact of the Community Work Programme in selected South African townships

Langa, Malose, Themba Masuku, David Bruce and Hugo van der Merwe. 2016. "Facilitating or hindering social cohesion? The impact of the Community Work Programme in selected South African townships" South African Crime Quarterly, No 55.

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