CSVR – The Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation

The Future of Transitional Justice
after COVID-19 in Africa

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Strategies for African-led and African-funded transitional justice processes

Youth Inclusion for
Violence Prevention

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The role of public-sector employment in promoting
socioeconomic inclusion of youth and preventing violence

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"CSVR's vision is peaceful, equal and violence-free societies"

Latest Publications

Youth Empowerment Initiatives, Social Inclusion and Violence Prevention: A Case Study of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project

November 9, 2021

Humanizing Security in Cabo Delgado: A CSO Report on the Drivers of Conflict and its Impact on Civilians

October 26, 2021

Matric Exams Preparation

October 1, 2021

New Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and Debates

September 7, 2021

Disaster-Appropriate Policing in South Africa: Protests and State Violence in the COVID-19 Era

August 19, 2021

Youth Inclusion in Socio-Economic and Livelihood Programmes: Potential for Fostering Social Cohesion and Violence Prevention in East and Southern Africa

August 17, 2021

Climate Focused Transitional Justice

July 14, 2021

Torture Victims Have a Right to Rehabilitation: A Guide for Service Providers to Assist Victims of Torture in Securing Their Right to Rehabilitation

July 5, 2021

A Scoping Study of CSVR's Work with Gender and Gender-Based Violence

July 5, 2021

African Transitional Justice Hub

International Journal of Transitional Justice

Trauma Clinic Blog

Latest Media

STATEMENT: SACTJ Calls for Reform of National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in South Africa

November 16, 2021

Kenya Youth Empowerment and Opportunities Project Good Idea but Not All Inclusive

November 5, 2021

Press Statement: The CSVR Condemns Military Coup in Sudan

October 28, 2021

Press Release: The Fifth Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum 2021

October 26, 2021

Towards Social and Economic Inclusion of Youth in a Post-Covid Era: Webinar Presentations

October 25, 2021

Taxi Violence – Roots vs Routes? What Is The Solution?

October 18, 2021

Dr. Solomon Ayele Dersso Joins The CSVR Board

October 7, 2021

Suicide Crisis Soars in South Africa

October 6, 2021

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25 Nov

[ON AIR] today is the launch of 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children. Are we winning this fight? @Gugu_Nonjinge - Acting Advocacy Programme Manager @_CSVR on #SAfmLivingRedefined with @Sechaba_G #sabcnews

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25 Nov

[POLICY BRIEF] Mapping Local Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response Strategies in South Africa

This report evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of initiatives the SA government has implemented to address gender-based violence.

Access it here: https://t.co/NkDhZjiEw4

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25 Nov

🔊 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence

I'll be sharing 16 tips over the next 16 days on how to prevent GBV. I hope the people who need to see these are watching 🧡

#askthepsychologist #16daysofactivism #16daysofactivismagainstgenderbasedviolence #OrangeTheWorld

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25 Nov

REPORT: Study of CSVR's Work with Gender and Gender-Based Violence
"Holistic, victim-centered, trauma-informed care... this is the central approach that organisations or individuals should strive towards when working with GBV" https://t.co/olIv2rDrcp

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25 Nov

Advocating for a multi-pronged and multi-actor interventions, this report also speaks to the critical role that community-centered approaches play in addressing the attitudes that give rise to GBV as well as the networks of care that should always exist for victims.

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"CSVR's vision is peaceful, equal and violence-free societies"

Latest Publications

Youth Empowerment Initiatives, Social Inclusion and Violence Prevention: A Case Study of the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project

Humanizing Security in Cabo Delgado: A CSO Report on the Drivers of Conflict and its Impact on Civilians

Matric Exams Preparation

New Book – Transitional Justice: Theories, Mechanisms and Debates

Disaster-Appropriate Policing in South Africa: Protests and State Violence in the COVID-19 Era

Youth Inclusion in Socio-Economic and Livelihood Programmes: Potential for Fostering Social Cohesion and Violence Prevention in East and Southern Africa

Climate Focused Transitional Justice

Torture Victims Have a Right to Rehabilitation: A Guide for Service Providers to Assist Victims of Torture in Securing Their Right to Rehabilitation

A Scoping Study of CSVR's Work with Gender and Gender-Based Violence

Latest Media

STATEMENT: SACTJ Calls for Reform of National Preventive Mechanism (NPM) in South Africa

Kenya Youth Empowerment and Opportunities Project Good Idea but Not All Inclusive

Press Statement: The CSVR Condemns Military Coup in Sudan

Press Release: The Fifth Edition of the African Transitional Justice Forum 2021

Towards Social and Economic Inclusion of Youth in a Post-Covid Era: Webinar Presentations

Taxi Violence – Roots vs Routes? What Is The Solution?

Dr. Solomon Ayele Dersso Joins The CSVR Board

Suicide Crisis Soars in South Africa