Resources
Policy briefs
Scaling violence prevention in South Africa
13 March 2023
This policy brief shows that interventions can prevent and reduce violence in South Africa.
How violence and adversity undermine human development
3 November 2022
This policy brief uses the adverse childhood experiences…
What is violence prevention? A new definition
7 April 2022
This policy brief provides a definition of violence prevention developed by NGOs…
An evidence review of violence prevention in South Africa
27 October 2021
This policy brief presents findings from an evidence review of violence…
What is violence prevention?
2 September 2021
Since 2015, the VPF has been involved in a long-term process that seeks to ensure that evidence-led violence prevention interventions…
How violence against women and children is represented in research
25 May 2021
An analysis of how violence against women and children…
Preventing violence in South Africa: Contributions from an intersectoral dialogue
6 October 2020
A summary of the findings from an evaluation of the Violence Prevention Forum…
Evidence-led violence prevention: Principles and guidelines for practice
1 April 2020
Lessons from the South African Violence Prevention Forum…
Shared value: how business can support children and prevent violence
8 April 2020
As the world seeks sustainable solutions to rapid urbanisation, looking to redesign…
What will it take to prevent interpersonal violence in South Africa?
20 February 2019
An analysis of six factors that stand in the way of effectively preventing…
Reducing violence in South Africa: From research to action
22 December 2017
Collaboration between government, non-governmental organisations, international organisations…
Reducing violence in South Africa: Resourcing violence prevention
18 December 2017
Facing shrinking incomes, governments must decide how to allocate funds…