RSJC

The Rape Survivors' Justice Campaign advocates for the planned and funded rollout of sexual offences courts.
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[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

"The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development and the National Prosecuting Authority are committed to fight any kind of gendered power-based violence perpetrated against vulnerable persons."
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#AccessToJusticeForAll

[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

"We also commend the role played by civil society organisations and community members. We encourage them to report crimes of GBV to this TCC so that victims and survivors of these horrendous crimes receive the necessary medical, psycho-social and legal services. We simply cannot succeed without your support."

[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

"The Thuthuzela Care Centre model is designed to provide psycho-social, medical and legal services to victims of GBV."
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#AccessToJusticeForAll

[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

Proceedings currently underway at the official launch of Elizabeth Ross Hospital Thuthuzela Care Centre.
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[The DoJ & CD @DOJCD_ZA]

Messages of Support from various organizations/groups at the official launch of the Elizabeth Roos Hospital Thuthuzela Care Centre.
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[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Our counselling service is free and is there to help you feel safe, supported and able to make informed decisions.

If you can't speak to anyone, speak to us: 021 447-9762

#supportsurvivors #believesurvivors

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Survivors, it is your choice whether or not to report to the police.

No matter what decision you make, we believe you and we are here to listen.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

This International Women’s Day, we ask you to envision a South Africa where every single survivor of sexual violence has access to comprehensive care and support.

How can you help make this a reality? ⬇️

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Learn more about why we are lobbying the government for these five essential services to be provided nationwide in our Post Rape Care advocacy toolkit, here: https://t.co/Ftabkf3VS3

#supportsurvivors #believesurvivors #justiceforsurvivors #amInext

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs) are post rаpe care facilities open 24hrs for survivors of sexual violence.

TCCs were designed to reduce re-traumatisation while providing survivors with medical care, psychosocial support, a forensic exam, longer-term referrals & access to the..,

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

We advocate for a criminal justice system that responds to the needs of survivors. To read more about this work, visit our website at https://t.co/xRmDkva4Ne to download our Post Rape Care toolkit.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

The Deputy Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development @JhjSA stated that it is vital that to have a criminal justice system that responds to the needs of victims of crime. We believe that rape survivors need post rape care. @NPA_Prosecutes @DOJCD_ZA

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

We are looking forward to hear how the government departments in attendance is working together to ensure that the needs of survivors of sexual violence are met and how legislation can strengthen this.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Going to the police is NOT the only way to report rаpe.

At a Thuthuzela Care Centre, if a survivor wishes to report the rаpe an investigating officer can take a statement for the survivor to get justice.

These services are FREE.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

Less than 20% of reported rape cases proceed to trial, & studies show that the highest attrition occurs at the police investigation phase.

Learn more about what influences the attrition of rape cases in the criminal justice system here: https://t.co/tZ5OHqBvHV

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

What is Case Attrition in the criminal justice system? There is a massive ‘drop-out’ rate between when a rape case is reported & when a case is finalised.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

All survivors need access to post rape care services so that they are able to make informed choices about reporting, their health and their mental wellbeing.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

meaning that these numbers represent only a small fraction of the real statistics.

Every time these figures are released, people are “shocked & outraged” - & yet nothing changes.

[Rape Crisis Cape Town @RapeCrisis]

12,211 rape cases were reported between the start of October & the end of December 2024, according to the most recent crime statistics of the South African Police Service (SAPS).

On average, that is 132 cases reported each day.

The majority of rape cases go unreported..,

[RSJC @RSJCampaign]

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- make better court judgements
- increase reporting and convictions

We need to continue to advocate for the national rollout of more sexual offences courts.

[RSJC @RSJCampaign]

What is a Sexual Offences Court?

Sexual offences courts are special courts that only deal with sexual offences and provide special services to survivors.

These courts are sensitive to the survivor and help to:
- reduce trauma
- speed up cases

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