Violence in South Africa has an enormous cost on individuals, health and social protection systems, and the economy. There is growing evidence about the substantial return on investment that violence prevention can deliver, and about what works to prevent violence. Now is the time to invest in evidence-based interventions to prevent all forms of violence. This policy brief summarises lessons learnt from research, policy and practice over the past three years.

About the authors

Senzikile Bengu (ISS), Harsha Dayal (Department of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation), Gwen Dereymaeker (Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Provincial Government), Wilmi Dippenaar (South African Parenting Programme Implementers Network), Anik Gevers (independent consultant), Chandré Gould (ISS), Thamsanqa Mzaku (Phaphama Initiatives), Andisiwe Makwecana (ISS), Mercilene T Machisa (South African Medical Research Council), Pinky Mahlangu (SAMRC), Sinelizwi Ncaluka (MOSAIC), Penelope Parenzee (Nelson Mandela School of Public Governance, University of Cape Town), Jill Ryan (University of Stellenbosch), Nwabisa Shai (SAMRC), Yandisa Sikweyiya (SAMRC).