About: 92-02-03 - Child Series Volume III: Reported crime against children

Publication name:
92-02-03 - Child Series Volume III: Reported crime against children

Publication description:
South Africa has high crime rates and children being the most vulnerable members of our society can be at risk of being victims of various forms of crimes. Housebreaking and home robbery are the most common crimes experienced by households in South Africa. Children can come into direct contact with criminals during robberies resulting in violent experiences. Furthermore, police reports indicate high sexual crime rates against children in South Africa. The purpose of this report is to identify the extent of the problem in South Africa.

Publication category:
Child Series Report

Publication frequency:
Periodic

Publication type:
Thematic Report