In January 1997 the IPT added a much-needed research department using sound social science methodologies to monitor our programmes, disseminate our findings, and to monitor, assess, and explain conflicts.

Current research includes four key issues, namely

the interface between local government structures and traditional leaders,

supporting and developing the CASS initiative,

researching and evaluating our work within the Justice Sector

and research into crime prevention strategies.

In addition we continue to participate in numerous smaller ad hoc research projects which arise from time to time.

The following publications are currently available on order from Adams Bookstore or from major retailers:

Traditional Leaders : A KwaZulu-Natal Study 1999-2001

Owning Safety : A Profile of Community Initiatives

Post Conflict Peace  Building in Richmond

The following publications are currently available online:

Boundaries for a New Africa

The Blood Price of Coltan - A Literature Review of the Impact      on the Eastern Lowland Gorilla

The Great Lakes Conflict      

Smoke and Fire in KwaZulu Natal

The Role of Culture in Enviromental Decision-Making

Designing Boundaries for a Continent

Children at Risk: The Security Situation in Durban Schools

Protecting Your School from Violence & Crime :
        An evaluation of a one year pilot project

A Literature Review of Interventions and Programmes
        dealing with Youth Violence in Urban Schools in South Africa
        July 1999

An Evaluation of a One Year Programme to Implement Victim
        Support Services in Six South African Police Stations
        June 2000      

Raising Rogue Warriers      

Gender Equity through Creative Conflict Resolution      

Other Research Information