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Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR)
The VISION of the CSVR is societies that are peaceful, equal and free of violence. The MISSION of the CSVR is to understand and prevent violence, heal its effects and build sustainable peace at community, national and regional levels. We do this through collaboration with and learning from the lived and diverse experiences of communities affected by violence and conflict to: Inform innovative interventions; Generate knowledge; Shape public discourse; Influence policy; Hold states accountable; Promote gender equality; and Promote social cohesion, integration and active citizenship.Visit Site
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March 01, 2024
Accelerating GBVF Response Through Community-Led Platforms – Lessons from the Scorecard of the Localisation of the National Strategic Plan on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide
By: Gugu Resha, Cathy-Ann Potgieter -
October 16, 2023
Towards caring and safeguarding research practices – A trauma-informed approach to violence-related qualitative research
By: Gugu Resha, Amina Mwaikambo -
January 19, 2023
Harnessing Public Employment Programmes' Potential: An Intervention Brief Focusing on Youth Inclusion in South Africa's Community Work Programme
By: M. Langa -
November 29, 2022
Advancing Youth Inclusion and Violence Prevention through Public Support Programmes
By: Jasmina Brankovic -
November 01, 2022
Youth Inclusion in the Development of South Africa's National Youth Policy (2020–2030): Reflections and Recommendations
By: Steven Rebello -
November 01, 2022
The Youth's Continent: Meaningful Youth Inclusion in Policy and Programme Cycles
By: Steven Rebello, Brian Kimari, Mwangi Mwaura -
July 06, 2022
The Marikana Massacre: Repair and Corporate Accountability 10 Years On
By: Malose Langa, Hugo van der Merwe, Modiege Merafe, Jordi Vives-Gabriel -
June 27, 2022
Reparations for Victims of the Marikana Masssacre
By: Hugo van der Merwe, Jordi Vives-Gabriel, Malose Langa -
April 07, 2022
A Compendium on the State of Peace, Reconciliation and Healing in Southern Africa
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
March 16, 2022
Youth Inclusion in Transitional Justice Policy in Africa: Youth Contribute to Shaping the Way Forward
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
August 19, 2021
Disaster-Appropriate Policing in South Africa: Protests and State Violence in the COVID-19 Era
By: Steven Rebello, Jesse Copelyn, Sinqobile Makhathini, Boikanyo Moloto -
August 17, 2021
Youth Inclusion in Socio-Economic and Livelihood Programmes: Potential for Fostering Social Cohesion and Violence Prevention in East and Southern Africa
By: Steven Rebello -
July 14, 2021
Climate Focused Transitional Justice
By: Jasmina Brankovic, Augustine Njamnshi, Christoph Schwarte -
July 05, 2021
A Scoping Study of CSVR's Work with Gender and Gender-Based Violence
By: Steven Rebello -
July 05, 2021
Torture Victims Have a Right to Rehabilitation: A Guide for Service Providers to Assist Victims of Torture in Securing their Right to Rehabilitation
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July 01, 2021
Enlivening Transitional Justice within the African Union's Agenda of Silencing the Guns: Looking Beyond 2020
By: Andrew Songa -
June 25, 2021
COVID-19, Transitional Justice and Victims' Experiences in Africa
By: Olivier Kambala -
June 25, 2021
Transitional Justice in Crisis Situations: Addressing Violent Extremism, Beyond a Militarised Approach
By: Hafsa Maalim, Melvis Ndiloseh -
June 24, 2021
The State of Transitional Justice in Africa: Report on the Third African Transitional Justice Forum
By: Maxine Rubin -
June 24, 2021
Transitional Justice and Silencing the Guns in Africa in the Context of COVID-19: Report on the Fourth African Transitional Justice Forum
By: Jasmina Brankovic -
June 24, 2021
Charting the Course for Transitional Justice in Africa: Recommendations of the 2017–2020 African Transitional Justice Forums
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation -
June 22, 2021
Integrating Mental Health and Psychosocial Support into Transitional Justice in The Gambia: Practitioner Perspectives
By: Jasmina Brankovic -
June 21, 2021
African Truth Commissions and Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence
By: Rachel Morley -
June 21, 2021
Towards an African Approach to Transitional Justice: Report on the Second African Transitional Justice Forum
By: Jasmina Brankovic -
May 31, 2021
The Status of Amnesty Provisions in Situations of Transition under the African Charter
By: Solomon Dersso -
May 31, 2021
Afrocentric Conceptions of Conflict Transformation: Beyond Ubuntu Mythology and Romantic Traditionalism
By: Brian Kagoro -
May 31, 2021
Transitional Justice in Africa: What's Human Rights Got to Do with It?
By: Elsabe Boshoff -
May 31, 2021
The African Union Transitional Justice Policy: Expanding the Frontiers of Transitional Justice
By: Solomon Dersso -
May 01, 2021
Locating Peace within the Justice Agenda: The Case of the African Union Transitional Justice Policy
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February 01, 2020
Freedom under Siege: Freedom of Association and Assembly in Sub-Saharan Africa
By: Selby Xinwa -
February 01, 2020
Violence, Inequality and Transformation: Apartheid Survivors on South Africa's Ongoing Transition
By: Jasmina Brankovic, Brian Mphahlele, Sindiswa Nunu, Agnes Ngxukuma, Nompumelelo Njana, Yanelisa Sishuba -
January 01, 2020
Traditional Transitional Justice Mechanisms: Lessons from Africa
By: Nomathamsanqa Masiko-Mpaka -
January 01, 2020
Transitional Justice and the Inclusion of LGBTQIA+ Rights
By: Thokozani Mbwana -
October 01, 2018
Transitioning Toward Gender Justice: A Trend Analysis of 13 African cases
By: Maxine Rubin -
September 01, 2017
Women’s Contribution to Social Cohesion and Violence Prevention through the Community Work Programme
By: Community Work Programme (CWP) -
October 30, 2015
The Community Work Programme in Grabouw
By: Zukiswa Puwana -
October 01, 2015
The good, the better and the best: How the Community Work Programme can reach its full potential as an instrument of community development in South Africa
By: Community Work Programme (CWP) -
October 01, 2015
Working for Safety: The Community Work Programme as a tool for preventing violence and building safer communities
By: Community Work Programme (CWP) -
September 30, 2015
The Good, the Better and the Best: How the Community Work Programme Can Reach Its Full Potential as an Instrument of Community Development in South Africa
By: David Bruce -
September 30, 2015
Working for Safety: The Community Work Programme as a Tool for Preventing Violence and Building Safer Communities
By: David Bruce -
August 31, 2015
Building a Good Nation in Manenberg: A Case Study of the Manenberg Community Work Programme
By: Fairuz Mullagee, David Bruce -
July 31, 2015
The Impact of the Community Work Programme on Violence in Orange Farm
By: Malose Langa -
July 31, 2015
A Follow-Up Report on the Community Work Programme in Bokfontein
By: Malose Langa -
July 31, 2015
A Case Study of the Ivory Park Community Work Programme
By: Themba Masuku -
December 31, 2014
CSVR Community Model: Intervening with Victims of Torture and CIDT in Kagiso, Gauteng
By: Jabu Masitha, Dominique Dix-Peek, Modiege Merafe, Kindisa Ngubeni, Tsamme Mfundisi -
March 24, 2014
Gender and Torture, Does it Matter? An Exploration of the Ways in which Gender Influences the Impact of Torture and Rehabilitation Services
By: Rachel Goodman, Monica Bandeira -
December 16, 2013
Women Empowerment: A Case Study of a Refugee Women's Group at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (Appendix E)
By: Malose Langa -
May 02, 2013
African Union Transitional Justice Policy Framework in Practice: Implementing Accountability Measures
By: Jasmina Brankovic -
April 10, 2013
Homophobia, Injustice and 'Corrective Rape' in Post-Apartheid South Africa
By: Kylie Thomas -
April 10, 2013
The Power of Naming: 'Senseless Violence' and Violent Law in Post-Apartheid South Africa
By: Kylie Thomas -
April 10, 2013
The Persistence of Military Identities among Ex-Combatants in South Africa
By: Maringira Godfrey, Jasmina Brankovic -
April 10, 2013
Opportunities and Challenges of South-South Partnership: Reflections on a Collaborative Research Project on Violence and Transition in Africa
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
February 27, 2013
Exploring Experiences of Torture and CIDT That Occurred in South Africa Amongst Non-Nationals Living in Johannesburg
By: Malose Langa -
January 24, 2012
African Union Commission Consultation with African Union Member States on Transitional Justice
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
September 28, 2011
Developing a Use of Force Policy for the South African Police Service: Workshop Report
By: Duduzile Ndlovu, David Bruce -
July 20, 2011
The Smoke That Calls: Insurgent Citizenship and the Struggle for a Place in the New South Africa
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
July 06, 2011
Police and the Use of Force in South Africa: Time for a New Approach
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
March 01, 2010
Negotiating Transition: The Limits of the South African Model for the Rest of Africa
By: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) -
December 01, 2008
Review of Existing Mechanisms for the Prevention and Investigation of Torture and Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment or Punishment in South Africa
By: Olivia Streater