Books on violence in schools in south african

In his study of school violence in south african schools, burton 2008 found that about 1. Township high schools are especially prone to violence due to several factors, thereby influencing the learners experience thereof. South african law places a legal duty on schools to ensure that learners are not harmed but participate in a safe environment, however, violences. There is no other single book which combines analysing and explaining violence in both society and schools in south africa but set in an international context. This book documents schoolbased sexual violence in south africa and the discriminatory impact on girls education when the government fails to respond effectively.

School violence in south africa resources saferspaces. Two years later, justice policy institutechildrens law center, 2000, p. The education system in south africa comprises three basic levels. The problems associated with school violence paint a bleak picture of violence in south african schools prinsloo, 2008. It can occur in nearly any part in or around the school building, though it more often. Sexual violence by educators in south african schools. Likewise, violence in african schools has a genderbased dimension. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or emotional and is usually repeated over a period of time. Assault, rape and sexual violence are endemic in south african schools unicef, 2001.

Pdf causes of schoolbased violence in south african. Molebogeng lebea violence is taking over schools in south africa due to illegal substances that learners are smoking and drinking. Exploring the practice of in loco parentis in public schools. In addition, commentators from australia, israel and the united states were invited to respond to the country reports, in the light of the situations in their own countries. Posted on 30 april, 2008 by johann van wyk about 1. South african schools have seen a number of violent incidents this year. Communication africa 2002 noted that, other than in the home, physical abuse typically takes place at school and that the major perpetrators are teachers and other students. Nicolai 2009 included chapters on south africa, reflecting both the. Violence in schools is a social problem with an enormous ripple effect one act of violence can trigger numerous negative outcomes hence, the community is expected to work as a whole in order to curb this social ill. These violent incidents have unfolded in the form of stabbings, assault, sexual assault. Violence in schools has garnered considerable media attention in south africa in recent years. Abortion means the termination ending of a pregnancy. Violence as an impediment to a culture of teaching and learning in.

Indeed, two books on education in postconflict societies paulson 2011. Sam dillion, on the barricades against violence in the schools. Examining the theories and empirical evidence regarding the nature and causes of violence in schools globally, it explores them as they relate to south african schools specifically. The case of 2008 study on nzululwazi high school in alice town, eastern cape, south africa. The act is in line with the education laws amendment act 2007 which makes provision for the search and seizure f drugs and weapons on school premises. School violence is part of the broader social problem of youth violence. The article uses the normalisation theory to understand, through the analysis of educators perspectives, how school based violence could be curbed in south african public schools.

The collection is a radical departure from conventional anthologies and the love theme is aimed at debunking the myth that african. Sexual violence against girls in south african schools human rights watch on. In september, the government called on stakeholders to come together and address the escalating levels of violence in schools. Ongoing nature of school violence 34 fear within schools 35 perpetrators of violence within schools 40 reporting of violence by learners 41 drugs, alcohol and weapons at school 47 conclusion 51. The growing number of violent incidents in south african schools is merely an effect of violence modelled on various spheres of society, delegates at a regional conference looking into the. About the book trevor noahs unlikely path from apartheid south africa.

Sexual violence against girls in south african schools, is based on extensive interviews with victims, their parents, teachers, and school administrators. For this nationally representative, crosssectional study in south africa, households were selected by use of a multistage sampling frame, stratified by province, urban or rural setting, and race group, and schools were selected on the basis that they were closest to the area in which households were selected. Education in south africa is governed by two national departments, namely the department of basic education dbe, which is responsible for primary and secondary schools, and the department of higher education and training dhet, which is responsible for tertiary education and vocational training. Exploring factors contributing to crime and violence in south african high schools. South african democratic teachers union sadtu, general secretary mugwena maluleke cited lack of discipline is a cause of violence in schools since 2012 we have been conducting seminars on. List of books and articles about education in south africa online. Sa school violence escalates news that connects south. Sexual violence against girls in south african schools. The problem sexual violence by educators against learners in south african schools is a serious human rights issue that is widespread and well known. Lezanne leoschut writes in the organisations research bulletin in 20 that violence in south african schools has increased since the initial study, and that one in five secondary school. As fears over security grow, new yorks school safety force struggles to keep up, new york times, dec. Youth violence is defined as the intentional use of physical force or power, which is likely to cause physical or psychological harm, by a person aged between 10 and 24 against another person, group, or community. Overtly based on the value of democratic values in seeking solutions, the book provides very useful resources for a whole range of educational endeavours.

South africa in an international context covers both the social. About the author clifton crais is professor of history and director of the institute of african studies at emory university. Schools in south africa are consistently shown to be one of the most common sites of violence perpetrated against children and youth. Exploring factors contributing to crime and violence in. School violence basic education rights handbook education rights in south africa chapter 17. Poverty, war, and violence in south africa offers a radically new interpretation of rural history with implications for the study of poverty around the world. What is becoming evident in south african society is that violence is a serious worry in both primary and secondary schools1, across age, gender, race and school categories. Violence is also prevalent in south african schools. Addressing violence in south african schools understand. South africas schools south africa has one of the world. Violence at schools is a reflection of their broader context, requiring multiple prevention strategies. Results of the 2012 national school violence study, op.

South africa comes second after jamaica with the most incidents of violence in schools. According to the south african schools act assault is one of the offences that can lead to. The nature, causes and effects of school violence in south. This anthology is a radical collection of love stories from african women. In the past year alone, local media coverage of brazenly violent acts which have at times proven fatal have again fuelled public opinion that school violence in south africa is escalating at an alarming rate and that something needs to be done about it. Rates of violence in south africa are disturbingly high, constituting one of the most significant public mental health challenges in south africa. Durban one in five south african secondary school pupils is a victim of violence, including assault, robbery and even cyber bullying. School violence in centre for justice and crime prevention. Singh 1 and trudie s teyn 2 1 empangeni, kwazulunatal 2university of south africa, department of educational leaders and management 2email. Despite the introduction of a new democratic political dispensation in 1994, it appears that violence in schools. Some pupils have also become desensitised to violence. With regard to discipline, the sa schools act section 8 empowers school governing bodies sgbs to adopt a learners code of conduct after consulting educators, learners and parents.

The impact of learner violence in rural south african schools. Schoolbased violence and interruption contagion of. How school violence impacts a conducive learning and. The scourge of violence in south african schools is a cause for concern.

The paper is based on a qualitative study conducted in south african schools to obtain insights and understanding of the how and why of violence in. List of books and articles about school violence online. The impact of learner violence in rural south african schools g. Basic education rights handbook education rights in. South africa and gauteng province, in particular, have seen a rise in school violence sin the recent times. Violence in south african schools elex academic bookstore. Daily reports appear in the written and electronic media about high levels of violence, physical and sexual abuse and gangrelated activities in schools. School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs either inside or outside of school.

South africa has the most unequal school system in the world, says nic spaull of the university of stellenbosch. Sexual violence in schools basic education rights handbook education rights in south africa chapter 18. School violence in south africa has a long history. Please click on the pdf link at the bottom of this page to download the teachers guide. This is the land of drug deals, xenophobia, violence, sex and aids, and this novel is an uncompromising look at the reality of the new south africa as it affects the poorest of the urban population. School violence in africa criminal justice iresearchnet. Nicolai 2009 included chapters on south africa, reflecting both the effects of serious levels of political violence on education during apartheid and civil violence subsequently. Prior to 2009, these two departments were represented in a single. South africas transition to democracy has been accompanied by extremely high levels of both political violence and violent crime. Psychological impact abstract a safe school environment is central to learners.