Jody Van Der Heyde
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28 Nov 2023 / by Jody van der Heyde
Tackling several forms of violence together delivers results

Combining parenting programmes with social grants works better against various types of violence than when used alone.
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13 Jun 2023 / by Lizette Lancaster, Jody van der Heyde, Thato Machabaphala and Gareth Newham
South Africa does have the means to reduce violence

In both the policing and violence prevention spheres, ample evidence exists about what works and where to start.
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28 Mar 2023 / by Jody van der Heyde, Andrew Faull and Martin Sycholt
South Africa’s police must prioritise trust

A procedural justice approach focused on neutrality and respect can raise public confidence without additional police resources.
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08 Mar 2023 / by Matodzi M Amisi, Gwen Dereymaeker, Jody van der Heyde and Nicolette Roman
Scaling violence prevention in South Africa

This policy brief examines what it takes to implement violence-prevention programmes at scale.
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15 Feb 2023 / by Jody van der Heyde, Andrew Faull and Martin Sycholt
Procedural justice and policing: building trust in South Africa’s police

This report outlines procedural justice as a means to improve community-police relations and, in turn, public safety.
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26 Jul 2022 / by Jody van der Heyde and Senzekile Bengu
Social media can change actions that drive gender-based violence

What we say and where we say it matters for preventing discrimination, and social media is now a priority.
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16 Aug 2021 / by Jody van der Heyde
Fewer guns will save women’s lives in South Africa

Tighter gun control would bolster the government’s commitment to fighting gender-based violence.