Research projects

Discover research programmes that look into violence prevention in South Africa. Find out about their design and implementation. Learn from their insights and recommendations.

Global Police Index

Duration: 03 Jun 2019 – 01 Oct 2019

Lead organisation: Global Police Index

Topics: Crime & safety statistics

Boxgirls Afterschool Clubs Evaluation

Duration: 01 May 2015 – 31 Oct 2017

Lead organisation: Boxgirls South Africa

Topics: Children, Gender-based violence, Monitoring & evaluation, Prevention concepts

Urban upgrading for violence prevention in South Africa: Does it work?

Duration: 01 Apr 2013 – 29 Apr 2016

Lead organisation: University of Cape Town

Topics: Public spaces, Safety planning, Urban safety

Social cohesion: The missing link in overcoming violence and inequality?

Duration: 01 Apr 2013 – 01 Dec 2015

Lead organisation: Human Sciences Research Council

Topics: Public spaces, Urban safety