Sara Naicker | ISS Africa

South Africa can break its cycles of violence by investing in supporting children and caregivers.

Data analysis shows how violence in childhood is connected to health and social problems almost three decades later.

This report distils principles, approaches and activities that hold promise for reducing violence in South Africa.

This policy brief identifies approaches and activities that could effectively reduce violence experienced by women and children.

Intervening in the first three years of life is cost effective, with greater returns on social investment.