How to prevent violence in South Africa

Given the evidence about what works and the major return on violence prevention investments, South Africa must scale up its efforts. Violence in South Africa has an enormous cost on individuals, health and social protection systems, and the economy. There is growing evidence about the substantial return on investment that violence prevention can deliver, and about what works to prevent violence. Now is the time to invest in evidence-based interventions to prevent all forms of violence. This policy brief summarises lessons learnt from research, policy and practice over the past three years. About the authors   Senzikile Bengu (ISS), Harsha Dayal (Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation), Gwen Dereymaeker (Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Provincial Government), Wilmi Dippenaar (South African Parenting Programme Implementers Network), Anik Gevers (independent consultant), Chandré Gould (ISS), Thamsanqa Mzaku (Phaphama Initiatives), Andisiwe Makwecana (ISS), Mercilene T Machisa (South African Medical Research Council), Pinky Mahlangu (SAMRC), Sinelizwi Ncaluka (MOSAIC), Penelope Parenzee (Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town), Jill Ryan (University of Stellenbosch), Nwabisa Shai (SAMRC), Yandisa Sikweyiya (SAMRC). Publications --> Download Policy Brief 199 PDF   Development partners This policy brief is funded by the Government of Finland and the Wellspring Philanthropic Fund. The ISS is also grateful for support from the members of the ISS Partnership Forum: the Hanns Seidel Foundation, the European Union, the Open Society Foundations and the governments of Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden.