An Overview of the Consequences of Violence and Trauma in South Africa

An Overview of the Consequences of Violence and Trauma in South Africa

This paper briefly describes the extent of violence in South Africa, and explores the resulting psychological and social consequences. As an introduction, brief definitions of violence and trauma are provided, as well as a brief description of violence in South Africa in the 1980s and 1990s. The paper then discusses the category of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and the implications for a society with a high number of victims of violence – with a particular emphasis on the concept of vicarious traumatisation.

 

An Overview of the Consequences of Violence and Trauma in South Africa
Brandon Hamber
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Brandon Hamber is a former CSVR Programme Manager. He holds a PhD Psychology from The University of Ulster and BA (Hons) MA (Clin. Psych) Ph.D. Clinical Psychology from The University of the Witwatersrand.

 

Sharon Lewis
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Sharon Lewis is a former Researcher at the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation.

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