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Peter John Christians

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Peter John Christians

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A soldier secures the perimeter of a police operation against gangs in the Cape Flats. But, according to the authors, if gender-based and xenophobic violence is to be curbed, we need more than policies and diplomatic apologies. (Marco Longari/AFP)
CAPE TOWN

Holistic approaches to ending violence

Gender-based violence and xenophobia need to be addressed through approaches that take account of people’s emotions and trauma

  • Xolile Professor Zulani
  • Antonia Michaela Porter
  • Peter John Christians
8 min read