6
Core Stages
40%
Outcome Improvement
KZN
Wide Coverage
2010
Since
Stage One
Removal & Placement
“Breaking Chains, Embracing Freedom: Liberating Survivors from Abusive Environments”
This stage involves the safe relocation of survivors with the support of SAPS and social workers. Survivors receive immediate essentials like clothing, food, and medical care. Safe houses are established, providing a nurturing environment for the healing process.
- ✓Immediate safe relocation with SAPS support
- ✓Food, clothing, and emergency medical care provided
- ✓Safe houses established as healing environments
Stage 1
Removal & Placement
Stage 2
Self-Care / Self-Help
Stage Two
Self-Care / Self-Help
“Blooming Beyond Pain: Nurturing Self-Care and Inner Strength”
Survivors are provided with essential personal hygiene items and medical supplies, including rape kits and first aid kits. A supportive environment is created, emphasising self-care and empowerment as crucial elements of the healing journey.
- ✓Personal hygiene items and medical supplies provided
- ✓Rape kits and first aid care facilitated
- ✓Supportive environment focused on empowerment
Stage Three
Counselling & Rehabilitation
“Healing Hearts, Restoring Lives: Guiding Survivors on the Path to Recovery”
Comprehensive counselling services are offered to survivors and their children, focusing on healing emotional scars and fostering self-sufficiency. Open communication with families helps establish a network of support and acceptance.
- ✓Professional psychological counselling for survivors and children
- ✓Emotional healing and family reintegration focus
- ✓Building networks of support and acceptance
Stage 3
Counselling & Rehabilitation
Stage 4
Skills Development
Stage Four
Skills Development
“Skills for Empowerment: Building Abilities and Unlocking Potential”
Survivors are equipped with practical skills through diverse vocational programmes. Confidence is restored and pathways to economic independence are created. Existing programmes (computer literacy, painting, sewing) are expanded to enhance opportunities.
- ✓Computer literacy training
- ✓Arts, craft, painting and creative skills
- ✓Sewing, tailoring and vocational trades
Stage Five
Reintegration & Healing
“A New Chapter Begins: Bridging Back into Society with Confidence”
Survivors are supported in finding permanent housing and employment opportunities. Follow-up meetings and upliftment seminars ensure sustained progress. Awareness and partnerships foster reintegration into society.
- ✓Permanent housing placement assistance
- ✓Employment opportunity facilitation
- ✓Ongoing follow-up and upliftment seminars
Stage 5
Reintegration & Healing
Stage 6
Empowerment & Employment
Stage Six
Empowerment & Employment
“Rising Strong: From Survivors to Thrivers in the Workforce and Beyond”
The skills development initiative is extended to secure survivors’ sustainable livelihoods. Partnerships with local businesses create employment opportunities. Survivors are empowered to positively contribute to their communities and the economy.
- ✓Local business partnerships for employment
- ✓Sustainable livelihood programmes
- ✓Economic independence and community contribution
NSP GBVF Pillars We Implement
Pillar 1
Coordination, hosting & networking meetings
Pillar 2
Prevention & rebuilding social cohesion
Pillar 3
Protection, safety and justice
Pillar 4
Support, care and healing
Pillar 5
Economic empowerment & skills development
Pillar 6
Research and information systems
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