The Effect of “The Men Assafety Promoters” Programme on Gender Based Violence in Gauteng Province
Journal Title: International Journal of Humanities and Social Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 7
Abstract
The Men as Safety Promoters (MASP) programme is one of the initiatives by the Gauteng Department of Community Safety to tackle crimes perpetrated by men against women and children. Theaim of this study is therefore to evaluate the effectiveness of the programme in the fight against violence on women and children. MASP is specifically aimed at training and supporting the establishment of community networks of volunteers, comprising mostly men. The survey method was used for the research with focus on two sets of MASP stakeholders – the volunteer and community members in their MASP networks. The study revealed that there is a high level of agreement amongst MASP volunteers and community members who have been involved with MASP workshops or meetings, that the programme has realised its goals and objectives of establishing and training community networks of male volunteers to promote women and child safety. Additionally, respondents suggested that MASP requires improvement through meetings and supporting the MASP volunteers, such as incorporating payment for volunteers or providing other incentives as well as supplying volunteers with selfdefence equipment such as walkie-talkies, torches and teasers. Finally, other suggestions included improved involvement from the South African Police Service (SAPS) in the programme as well as providing more accessible places for meetings between MASP volunteers and community members.
Authors and Affiliations
Ramolobi L. G. Matlala, Arnold Phala, Nozizwe Tshabalala, Duxita Mistry
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