The policing of domestic violence in the Tshwane Policing Precinct

• Main Author: Madzivhandila, Avhashoni Cynthia
• Other Authors: Montesh, Moses
• Format: Others
• Language: en
• Published: 2015
• Subjects: Abuse; Domestic abuse; Domestic violence; Policing; Physical abuse; 363.2595550968227; Victims of family violence > South Africa > City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality; Family violence > South Africa > City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality; Wife abuse > South Africa > City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality; Child abuse > South Africa > City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality; Criminal investigation > South Africa > City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality; Police > South Africa > City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality
• Online Access: Madzivhandila, Avhashoni Cynthia (2015) The policing of domestic violence in the Tshwane policing presinct, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19107>; http://hdl.handle.net/10500/19107

In this qualitative study five police stations in the Tshwane Policing Precinct were selected. The objectives were to describe and explore the South African Police Service (SAPS) officials’ experiences on the nature and extent of domestic violence and the responsive strategies by relevant stakeholders thereof. Data collection literature review and key informant interviews were selected. Purposive sampling was adopted to cater for 40 sworn SAPS officials; each station was represented by seven participants. The findings suggest that many academics around the world overlook the importance women and children as core victims. As a result, they become the neglected people in our society. Thus, there is no simple solution to this crime to date. For recommendations a multi-agency approach whereby all relevant stakeholders try to address this scourge is needed to enhance reporting channels, advance SAPS skills and obtain more convictions. === Police Practice === M. Tech. (Policing)