Social disorganisation, social capital and violence prevention in South Africa

Puntos clave

• This research examines the links between social disorganization, social capital, and violence in South Africa.
• Analyzed historical context of apartheid's impact on family and community structures.
• Investigated how social disorganization alters community capacity to prevent crime.
• Higher rates of violence are linked to significant disintegration of families and communities.
• Weak informal social control results in increased vulnerability to crime.