Research

RAPCAN undertakes research activities aimed at supporting its advocacy and programme work. We also undertake research on contract to government departments and other organisations.

Programme Activities

Restructuring of South African Police Service (SAPS) Family Violence, Child Abuse and Sexual Offence Units

RAPCAN undertook a research project to assess the impact of the SAPS restructuring of the FCS Units on access to and quality of FCS services.

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Children being used by Adults to Commit Crime (CUBAC)

RAPCAN undertook child consultation research for the International Labour Organisation on the issue of children being used by adults to commit crime.

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Children's Involvement in Gangs

RAPCAN co-ordinates part of an international project aimed at addressing children's involvement in gangs.

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Victim Policy in South Africa

RAPCAN undertook research into South Africa's policy provisions for the victims of crime.

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