The Trauma Centre - For Survivors of Violence and Torture

Anti-Violence Pledge

I believe that peace and trust must first exist within me; I share equal responsibility to create and sustain a community safe from violence; I will start by showing love towards my family; I will not condone violence in any form; I will not commit acts of verbal, physical, psychological and financial abuse; I will not harm myself or others through myself destructive behaviour, I will lead by example; I will seek support from others who are committed to non-violence; I will take action to ensure peace in my home, our schools and communities; I will encourage others to strive for peaceful ways of dealing with conflict; I pledge to contribute towards a community that cares for each other 365 days a year.

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Our Mission

Our Mission

The Trauma Centre for Survivors of Violence and Torture is a non-governmental human rights organisation that utilises inclusive evidence-based healing processes to address the psychosocial needs of our multiply wounded society.

Patrons of the Trauma Centre

Graca Michel

Graca Michel

Justice Richard Goldstone

Justice Richard Goldstone

Fred Phaswana

Fred Phaswana

Archbishop Njongonkulu

Archbishop Njongonkulu

Professor Leslie London

Professor Leslie London

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu

Latest news

Nov, 12

People’s Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety in the Western Cape

November 12, 2018 by Trauma

After exhausting consultations with the Western Cape government regarding a Judicial Commission of Inquiry, civil society will convene a People’s Commission as an advocacy strategy towards eliminating violence against children. The Trauma Centre together with 17 peer organisations will convene the second phase of its People’s Commission on the 14th and 15th November 2018 at […]
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Sep, 14

Media Statement

September 14, 2018 by Trauma

TRAUMA CENTRE FOR SURVIVORS OF VIOLENCE AND TORTURE UNITED PUBLIC SAFETY FRONT Executive Director: Valdi Van Reenen-Le Roux Acting Chairperson of UPSF Email: director@trauma.org.za 082 821 2692 13 September 2018 RELEASE: IMMEDIATELY Now is the time to disrupt denial! How long will we as society shake our heads in dismay at annual reports of crime […]
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Jul, 18

Nelson Mandela Annual Youth Dialogue

July 18, 2018 by Trauma

Youth from across the Western Cape invited to attend the 5th Nelson Mandela Annual Youth Dialogue arrived at the Garden Court Hotel, Nelson Mandela Boulevard on Nelson Mandela Day. The youth launched the children’s public hearings of the People’s Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety in the Western Cape which will occur until 18th August […]
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Jul, 18

People’s Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety in the Western Cape

July 18, 2018 by Trauma

Former South African Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner, Glenda Wildschut has agreed to serve as one of three commissioners for the People’s Commission of Inquiry into Child Safety in the Western Cape. The Western Cape office of the South African Human Rights Commission will also participate in the proceedings. Public hearings will be held from the […]
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Jun, 13

Quick News – June 2018

June 13, 2018 by Trauma

Join the People’s Commission of Inquiry to Child safety in the Western Cape Our petition for a Commission of Inquiry into child safety in the Western Cape has gained momentum in the Western Cape Legislature. The petitions standing committee met with Trauma Centre and its peers in April and May 2018. The Department of Social […]
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Mar, 7

The United Public Safety Front inaugural summit

March 7, 2018 by Trauma

The United Public Safety Front, a coalition of civil society organisations in the Western Cape will host its inaugural summit this year. A tentative date is set for the 24th March 2018. The summit will bring together 1000 delegates from communities across the Western Cape to discuss the state of public safety in the province. […]
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