TOPICS DEALT WITH:
Sexual offences in South African law
- Rape
- Incest
- Sexual assault
- Consent and the law
- Statutory rape and adolescent consent
- Compelled sexual acts
- Sexual grooming and exploitation
- Flashing and child pornography
Legal processes and health rights
- Reporting sexual offences
- Police and court procedures
- Sexual Offences Courts
- HIV testing and victim rights
- Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
- The National Register for Sex Offenders
Domestic violence
- Domestic Violence Act (1998) and updates from 2021
- Physical, sexual, emotional, economic, spiritual, and elder abuse
- Harassment, stalking, and workplace intrusion
- Coercive and controlling behaviour
- Impact of domestic violence on children
- Role of SAPS and healthcare workers
Protection mechanisms
- Protection Orders and Safety Monitoring Notices
- How to apply for a Protection Order (in-person and online)
- Who can apply on behalf of someone else
- Emergency monetary relief
- Police responsibilities and support
Legal remedies
- Criminal charges and civil claims
- Compensation for abuse survivors
- Victim rights in court
- Checklists and common problems in GBV cases
