Through its multi-disciplinary approach, the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation
(CSVR) provides technical support and works with individuals and communities to focus on
the wide range and forms of violence including collective, sexual and gender-based violence
(SGBV), political, criminal, state and the intersections of social violence. CSVR's interventions
are implemented within the three pillars of research, a trauma informed mental health and
psychosocial support (MHPSS) approach, and targeted advocacy strategies. The knowledge
generated from research and the interventions are used to inform CSVR's advocacy initiatives
which are aimed at shaping public discourse and influencing policy and practice.
CSVR is a multi-disciplinary institute that seeks to understand and prevent violence, heal its effects and build sustainable peace at the community, national and regional levels.
