Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable - Unicef

Government-funded programmes and services for vulnerable children in SA
In addition to dealing with crimes against children, these two agencies are responsible for
investigating and prosecuting crimes committed by children. Their responsibility is not just
to police these crimes, but to do so in a manner that protects the constitutional rights of
children in conflict with the law.
Key policies
● Service Charter for Victims of Crime in South Africa, 2004
● Minimum Standards on Services for Victims of Crime, 2004
● Policy Framework on Orphans and other Children Made Vulnerable by HIV and
AIDS South Africa, 2005
● Integrated Victim Empowerment Policy, 2007, Department of Social Development
(4th draft)
● National Policy Guidelines for Victims of Sexual Offences, 2008, Department of
Justice
● National Policy Guidelines for Victim Empowerment, 2009 (operational date),
Department of Social Development
Key legislation
● Sexual Offences Act, No. 23 of 1957 as amended
● Criminal Procedure Act, No. 51 of 1977
● Prevention of Family Violence Act, No. 133 of 1993
● Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, Act No. 108 of 1996
● Films and Publications Act, No. 65 of 1996
● Domestic Violence Act, No. 116 of 1998
● National Prosecuting Authority Act, No. 32 of 1998
● Children’s Act, No. 38 of 2005 as amended by Act No. 41 of 2007 and Act No. 75
of 2008
● Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, No. 32 of 2007
(‘the new sexual offences Act’)
● SAPS National Instructions, 3/2008
● Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008
Programmes and services provided
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Protection, support and investigative services for victims of domestic violence
Protection, support, investigative and prosecution services for children that are
abused, sexually and otherwise
Thuthuzela Centres
Protective interventions for children in conflict with the law
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