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May 25, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Intimate partner violence in Khayelitsha schools: a culture of silence

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HCHuman Sciences Research Council

Key Points

  • This research aims to document the prevalence of intimate partner violence and sexual violence in Khayelitsha schools to inform intervention programs.
  • Conducted research at 24 schools in Khayelitsha, Western Cape
  • Collaborated with HSRC researchers and local partners
  • Gathered baseline data for a program addressing sexual violence
  • Found high levels of intimate partner and sexual violence among students
  • Identified a pervasive culture of silence surrounding these issues
  • Data serves as a critical foundation for future intervention strategies

Abstract

A team of HSRC researchers, partners and collaborators conducted research at 24 schools in Khayelitsha in the Western Cape to provide baseline data for a programme to address sexual violence in South African schools. They found high levels of sexual violence, including intimate partner violence. This was accompanied by a culture of silence

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Human Sciences Research Council (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a13e7cf0e02ee3982d3279ahttps://doi.org/10.14749/32382054
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