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Policing Sexual Violence in South Africa: Problems and Challenges

Vinesh Basdeo

University of South Africa

Abstract:

South Africa has one of the highest levels of reported sexual offences (more specifically rape) in the world. Sexual offences pose a daunting challenge for the police and for the criminal justice system holistically. Although victims play a crucial role in the criminal justice process, there are many reasons why rape and sexual assault is chronically under-reported. In this context, an attempt has been made to explore how the South African Police polices sexual offences, and the problems and challenges that are encountered herein.

Keyword:

South Africa, Police, Sexual Offences, Problems, Challenges.