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Facts about Abuse
95% of abuse is perpetrated by men on women (which is why we tend to speak of the abuser as "he"), but abuse also happens in same-sex relationships, and women are capable of abusing men. However, in the case of women abusing men, the dynamics are different and the abuse cannot be compared equally to men's abuse of women. * Read more Facts About Abuse and what you can do to help |
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The Centre employs a researcher to research and document subjects relevant to its work, such as the development and evaluation of the particular model of partnership practised at the Centre, the economic empowerment of women and the replication of similar one-stop centres. Research projects undertaken by the Centre include The Saartjie Baartman Centre for Women and children: The story 1999-2005; and Guidelines:how to 'grow' a one-stop centre 2005 and Economic empowerment of women survivors of gender-based violence (2006).
The Centre is currently undertaking a digital story-telling project, which will reflect the experiences of women survivors of abuse - told in their own words.
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