The Institute for Security Studies invites abstracts for presentations at its 2024 conference on research, methods and practices to improve policing in South Africa. Abstracts focused on themes relating to improving the policing of violent crime are welcomed, including:
- Understanding violent crime in South Africa (e.g. violent crime patterns, causes and trends)
- Case studies (e.g. observations, interventions and experiments relating to policing violent crime)
- Collaborations (e.g. partnership building, lessons and ethical considerations)
- Reflections and experiences (e.g. specialists and practitioners’ insights)
- Solutions (e.g. effective strategies and policy recommendations)
Requirements: Abstracts should clearly describe the proposed topic. They should be between 150-300 words and include the contact details and affiliation of the speaker(s).
Deadline for submissions: 31 August 2024 (decisions on abstract submissions will be communicated by 20 September 2024). Submit your expression of interest or direct any queries to Asive Xali, ISS: axali@issafrica.org.
About the South African Evidence-based Policing Working Group: The South African Evidence-Based Policing Working Group is a network of researchers, practitioners and policymakers in policing, crime, public and community safety, violence prevention and related areas. We are committed to generating and using evidence-based principles and frameworks to improve policing and safety in South Africa.
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