The Trauma Centre
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Peace-building and human security is threatened by violence whether in the home, the community or in society. The Trauma Centre is a non- governmental organisation established nearly twenty years ago to support South Africa in becoming a non violent society with a respect for human rights. Survivors of social crime, political violence, torture and other cruel inhumane and degrading treatment are able to access psychosocial services that are appropriate and relevant to their needs. Frontline workers who are exposed daily to trauma caused by violence are provided with effected channels to combat vicarious trauma and burn-out. 
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The Trauma Centre locates itself firmly in the field of transitional justice specialising in inclusive healing practices as one of the prerequisites for peace-building and human security in conflict and post conflict situations. As a prominent South African NGO providing trauma counselling and healing to South Africans and non-South Africans affected by violence and torture, the Trauma Centre is committed to the building of a non violent society with a respect for human rights.
Its grassroots experience in therapeutic interventions, cutting edge research and advocacy programmes enable the sharing of expertise with strategic partnerships across Africa and further afield. On a local level, the Trauma Centre encourages a multi-disciplinary approach to healing sharing knowledge and expertise systems with other practitioners to facilitate multi-layered healing interventions.
