Gender-based Violence
The Stellenbosch Civil Advocacy Network (SCAN)
Working Group Description
The GBV Working Group is tasked to explore the causal factors of Gender-based Violence (GBV), the services available to GBV survivors and protocols in place.
Focus areas
- Organising an awareness drive involving various organizations within the GBV work group to amplify messaging and outreach effort
- Leveraging the expertise of the Stellenbosch University Centre for Social Justice to assist organisations in developing policies and understanding legislation related to GBV
- Awareness training pertaining protocol when reporting GBV incidents, bolstering effective response and support for survivors
Common Challenges
- Substance abuse among perpetrators and survivors, leading to recurring cycles of violence and challenges in breaking free from abusive situations
- Insufficient education and information about GBV, contributing to co-dependency and perpetuation of abusive relationships
- Stigmatisation and misunderstanding pertaining GBV and stakeholder support
Development Gaps
- Beneficiary referral pathway
Collaboration Opportunities
- GBV Awareness through collaborative efforts, to educate and mobilise communities to combat violence
- GBV-related service directory for reporting, role player engagement and aftercare
