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PRESENTATION AT A PARLIAMENTARY DISCUSSION RE: FUND FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE 24.08.2007

PRESENTATION AT A PARLIAMENTARY DISCUSSION RE: FUND FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE 24.08.2007. PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION. To inform the members about the role of DSD in relation to the Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP). BACKGROUND OF VEP.

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PRESENTATION AT A PARLIAMENTARY DISCUSSION RE: FUND FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE 24.08.2007

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  1. PRESENTATION AT A PARLIAMENTARY DISCUSSION RE: FUND FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME AND VIOLENCE 24.08.2007

  2. PURPOSE OF THE PRESENTATION • To inform the members about the role of DSD in relation to the Victim Empowerment Programme (VEP).

  3. BACKGROUND OF VEP • VEP adopts a victim-centered approach to crime prevention • Emanated from the National Crime Prevention Strategy • Is making the criminal justice process more victim- friendly • Ensures that the criminal justice system is responsive to the needs of all victims of crime.

  4. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR VEP • DSD is the lead department & has constituted • the National Interdepartmental, Intersectoral • VE Management team • Each province has a Victim Empowerment • forum which is also coordinated and lead by • DSD.

  5. PURPOSE OF VEP • Goal Of VEP: • To inform, guide & facilitate the provision of co-ordinated integrated multi-disciplinary services to victims of crime and violence in order to address their needs efficiently & effectively

  6. IMPACT OF VICTIMISATION • Aggravated by inadequacy of services & Ltd • access to services • Physical injuries – Disability & death • Emotional trauma – Post Traumatic Stress • Disorder • Poverty • Negative impact on economy • Community destabilization

  7. PHILOSOPHY OF VEP • The philosophy underlying the VE is that: • Victims should be adequately recognized and treated with • respect for their dignity to prevent re-victimisation. • Victims are entitled to access to the mechanisms of justice and prompt redress for the harm and loss suffered. • They are also entitled to receive adequate specialized assistance in dealing with emotional trauma and other problems caused by the impact of victimisation.

  8. SERVICES TO MEET NEEDS OF VICTIMS • One-Stop Crisis Centers: Diverse & immediate needs of victims are attended to by a Multi-disciplinary team at an identified facility. • Shelters for Victims of domestic violence: Temporal accommodation & security for victims who have no alternative accommodation. • Trauma Counseling services within these facilities • The rest of services are out lined in the next slide.

  9. NEEDS OF VICTIMS & RESPONSIBLE DEPTS • General & Forensic Health Services : Health Care Professionals • Trauma Counseling; Shelters & One Stop Crisis Centers: Social • Workers • Laying a charge & investigation, arrest: SAPS • Legal representation, prosecution & conviction + compensation: • Dept. of Justice & Constitutional Development • Reintegration & rehabilitation: Correctional Services • Violence free schools: Education • Support, care, advice, advocacy and referrals: Relevant NGOs

  10. Health: care & evidence Welfare: care & protection Justice: prosecution & conviction SAPS: information, arrest, investigation, etc VICTIM Correctional Services: reintegration & rehabilitation EDUCATION: Prevention of violence in schools NGOs: Support, care, advice & referrals Local Authority: Emergency Services NEEDS & RESPONSIBILITIES

  11. RECOMMENDATIONS • It is recommended that members take note of the • current status of the Victim Empowerment Programme • as a strategic approach to address the diverse needs of • victims of violence.

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