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Are you in an abusive relationship? Have you been raped?
South Africa is one of the most violent countries in the world with women being the most vulnerable group. One in every three women is assaulted by her partner, every 83 seconds a woman is raped and one in every six women is likely to be killed by her partner!
Do you need help? In this section you will find information on basic facts about women abuse, different organisations that work in the field of violence against women and the services they offer to help you.
| STOP WOMEN ABUSE HELPLINE: 0800-150-150 |
| Soul City and the National Network on Violence Against Women (NNVAW) have formed a partnership for the Soul City Series on Violence Against Women. The NNVAW will provide support to Soul City audiences and the public at large through a 24 hour, toll-free help line, established together with the Department of Justice. Audiences in need of help will receive on-line counselling as well as referral to ongoing support at community level. A database of all service providers has been compiled by the NNVAW. |
Contact Information
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Help Line
Why is this pamphlet important? No one knows when an abuse can occur either to them or to relatives or friends.This pamphlet gives you useful information to obtain urgent help.
- The basic facts about women abuse
Abuse is any pattern of behaviour that controls another person, causes physical harm or fear, makes someone do things they do not want to do, or prevents them from doing things they do want to do.
(People Opposing Women Abuse)
- Helping a Woman Who's Being Abused
If you know or suspect that a woman is being abused, you may be unsure of how best to help her. This pamphlet gives you some tips for recognising abuse, and guidelines for helping women who are in abusive relationships.
(People Opposing Women Abuse)
- Myths & Misconceptions about Battery
In this pamphlet, we present some common myths about battery and abuse, list their implications, and then provide the facts.
(People Opposing Women Abuse)
- Women Making a Fresh Start
A booklet available from Nisaa Institute for Women's Development for women experiencing domestic violence and for their helpers.
Rape
- Rape: the basic facts
(People Opposing Women Abuse)
- Myths and misconceptions about rape
In this pamphlet, we present some common myths about rape, list their implications, and then provide the facts.
(People Opposing Women Abuse)
- Rape Trauma Syndrome
Rape Trauma Syndrome (RTS) is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) that often affects rape survivors.
(People Opposing Women Abuse, June 1998)
- A woman you care about has been raped
If a woman or girl you love or care for has been raped, she will need all the support she can get. As someone she may turn to for help, you have the opportunity to make a huge difference in her life and in her recovery process. This pamphlet will give you some tips about how you can help her, and help take care of yourself.
(People Opposing Women Abuse, June 1998)
- I Never Called it Rape
The Ms Report on Recognizing, Fighting and Surviving Date and Acquaintance Rape
(Robin Warshaw, Ms Foundation/Sarah Lazin Books, Harper Collins, 1994)
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