I discuss the psychological /mental health impact of gender based violence, in addition to raising awareness about the severity of the issue in South Africa. The aim is to inform viewers about the psychological symptoms for their own knowledge if they wish to understand it in order to support a loved one who is a victim of gender-based violence, or if they wish to refer them to a professional.
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Sources mentioned in this video:
Crime against Women in South Africa, 2018: www.statssa.gov.za/publication...
NATIONAL STRATEGIC PLAN ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE & FEMICIDE, 2020: www.justice.gov.za/vg/gbv/NSP...
"Traumatic Stress in South Africa" book: library.oapen.org/bitstream/h...
Mental health resources for gender-based violence:
POWA (People Opposing Women Abuse): POWA is a “feminist, women’s rights organisation that provides services and engages in advocacy. They provide shelter and counselling services for clients (and their children where relevant) who have been the victims of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). These services are located in the East and West Rand, and a “second stage” house is located in Berea. Counseling services include; individual counseling, group counseling, survivor’s emails enquiries, telephone counselling and Thuthuzela Care Centres.
counselling@powa.co.za | www.powa.co.za | 011 591 6803 | SMS or send please call +27 67 618 8467 / +27 67 115 8905 to be contacted.
ADAPT (Agisanang Domestic Abuse Prevention And Training): A non-profit organisation based in Alexandra Township, Johannesburg. It provides counselling to women survivors of violence but also provides community education, conducts research, advocacy and lobbying, and builds community support for women and vulnerable girl children.
www.adapt.org.za | 011 786 6608
FAMSA (Family And Marriage Society Of SA)
Provides counselling, education and training for South Africans who want help with relationship issues. Help communities in focus areas such as violence and trauma, HIV/AIDS, abusive relationships, poverty and relationship breakdown.
011 975 7106/7
Gender-Based Violence Command Centre
The Department of Social Development opened a Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Command Centre in November 2013. It operates 24 hours a day and is operational all year long to assist victims of gender-based violence.
www.gbv.org.za | 0800 428 428 | Send a please call me to *120*7867# | SMS Help to 31531
LifeLine
Provides anonymous, confidential and accessible telephonic information, counselling and referrals in all 11 official languages to survivors, witnesses and perpetrators of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
0800 150 150
Nisaa Institute for Women’s Development
A non-profit, non-governmental organization located in Lenasia, Johannesburg, Nisaa focuses on the prevention of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and the empowerment of women who have been abused by their partners. It provides counselling and shelter services, awareness and advocacy, training and developing local, national, regional and international partnerships.
www.nisaa.org.za | 011 854 5804/5
Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and Children
Situated in Manenberg, Cape Town, they cater to women and children abuse survivors. They have a 24-hour crisis response; a residential shelter and transitional housing; legal assistance; and job-skills training bringing together a number of organisations both within government structures and the non-governmental spaces.
www.saartjiebaartmancentre.org.za | 021 633 5287
Tears Foundation
TEARS Foundation provides access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by domestic violence and child abuse. Confidential services are provided to all victims at no charge.
www.tears.co.za | 010 590 5920 | USSD: *134*7355#
The Trauma Centre
The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture is a non-governmental human rights organisation that utilises inclusive evidence-based healing processes to address the psychosocial needs of South Africa’s multiply wounded society.
www.trauma.org.za | 021 465 7373
The Frida Hartley Shelter
Located in Yeoville, Johannesburg and takes in homeless women and their children who have survived neglect, abuse, trauma, and homelessness. It provides a home to women who have lost their jobs and are struggling financially, and young homeless mothers looking to kick-start their lives.
www.fridahartley.org | 011 648 6005
12 сен 2020
