National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (NICRO) led GTF programme

GTF Number 112

NICRO Programme to Entrench Restorative Justice in South Africa

Key Facts

• Start date: 8 September 2008
• End date: 31 March 2013
• Amount of DFID funding £4,916,108

The project involves the designing, developing and implementing of alternative sentencing options at magistrates’ courts across South Africa. The goal of the project is to provide magistrates with viable non-custodial sentencing options for suitable offenders. The project also involves the designing, developing and implementing of an indigenous-based diversion programme to be delivered in conjunction with traditional leaders.  The project targets are 14, 640 alternative sentencing clients and 1,100 diversion clients. The project will also seek to change public attitudes and awareness of the benefits of alternative sentences.