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Author: Gear, Sasha

Title: Situational Analysis of Boksburg Youth Centre Sexual Violence in Prison Pilot Project (Dec 2004 – Jan 2005)

Summary: This report details the results of a piece of research or “situational analysis” that aimed to gather information mainly on issues related to violence, sex and sexual violence as experienced by the young men held at Boksburg Youth Centre (BYC). It also touched on some of their characteristics and experiences in the institution more broadly. This information will be used to direct a project to address sexual violence happening in BYC that the Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation (CSVR) is embarking on with the youth centre. Down the line, it will also assist in assessing the progress and impact of the project. The goal of the pilot project is to develop and test management strategies for the prevention of sexual violence and destructive sexual practices in Boksburg Youth Centre (BYC). The main objectives are:  To develop an understanding of the nature and extent of sexual violence and destructive sexual practices in Boksburg Youth Centre (Boksburg Correctional Centre B).  To identify issues and challenges which contribute to the problem.  To raise awareness about sexual violence, destructive sexual practices and related issues amongst personnel and inmates.  To develop and test management strategies for the prevention of, and appropriate responses, to sexual violence and destructive sexual practices in BYC.

Details: Johannes, South Africa: Centre for the Study of Violence and Reconciliation, 2006. 89p.

Source: Internet Resoruce: Accessed April 27, 2011 at: http://www.csvr.org.za/docs/consolidated1208.pdf

Year: 2006

Country: South Africa

URL: http://www.csvr.org.za/docs/consolidated1208.pdf

Shelf Number: 115380

Keywords:
Prison Rape ( South Africa)
Prisoners
Sexual Violence