Category Archives: VICTIM EMPOWERERS
Little More Than A Witness to The State’s Case: Rape Survivors Face Extreme Risks of Revictimization in South Africa’s Court System
Rape is an incredibly personal and invasive crime. To be pushed out of participation in their own trial can lead to further disempowerment and frustration of rape survivors.
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Vulnerable in The Courts: The Plight of A Victim of Rape
Being the deeply personal crime that is rape, victims of rape need a certain level of protection, they need someone looking out for them during all parts of the trial. Qualified assistance to the victim can only assist the court in its quest for truth, to the benefit of both the victim and the accused. South Africa would be wise to revise their system as has been done in Denmark, Norway & Ireland. Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers: RAPCAN
RAPCAN is a Cape Town based NGO working to protect the rights and interests of children Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers – Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust
Rape Crisis Cape Town Trust is this week’s Victim Empowerer. Continue reading
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Video of the Week
An amazing video created by People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers – NICRO
A post about NICRO – An organisation working to empower the victims of crime Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers – The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children
A wonderful centre for women and children to make the change from victim to survivor Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers – ANEX
A post about this week’s Victim Empowerers – ANEX. Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers – The Shukumisa Campaign
The Shukumisa campaign seeks to imagine a world where the victims of sexual violence are supported and cared for. Continue reading
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Victim Empowerers – The Trauma Centre
A blog about The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture, and how you can access their services Continue reading
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