Roots of a Rape Crisis Lisa Vetten South Africans' response to sexual violence is inconsistent. This article considers the factors creating and contributing to our rape prone society. Naomi Webster Rape laws do not protect women. Sentences should act as a deterrent and provide reparation for victims, but fail on both counts. The Child Victims Mary Robertson and Marilyn Donaldson Children who witness the murder of a parent are severely affected.
Many children are at risk and most never receive help.
Stewart Long term punishment without therapy reinforces crime. Rehabilitative prison programs are essential to alter the criminal cycle. KwaZulu-Natal's Slow Road Antoinette Louw and Makubetse Sekhonyane Political violence levels are low. But open conflicts have decreased largely because of reduced contact between supporters of opposing political parties. It is no surprise that people in the legal profession hold such views.