Children affected by violence from security forces are also seen for counselling. About 10 such cases have been seen in the last two years. Training Training on trauma counselling and debriefing is available on request. The level of input and length of training is varied according to the needs of particular groups. More formalized training programmes include training of teachers and parents in the identification, counselling, and referral of children affected by violence.
Training is offered in victim empowerment and trauma management.
This training has been conducted with several social welfare departments, with the South African Police Services Psychological and Social Services, with primary health care workers, other non-government agencies, and the department of education psychological services. A peer-counselling programme trains youth in local communities. We are currently involved in conducting research on the development of gangs and criminal activities by youth in targeted areas. Documentation Records of all interventions are kept and are summarized into journals and annual reports. Information PSV makes regular submissions at conferences, to journals, and in the media of work being done on the ground.