Barbara Collier Agatha Lebethe Judy-Ann Cilliers Dorcas Ettang

Transforming trauma as preventative strategy: Trauma-informed approaches to nurturing resilience against organised crime in at-risk youth

A Talk by Judy-Ann Cilliers , Dr Dorcas Ettang , Agatha Lebethe and Barbara Collier

About this Talk

Using the work of MathMoms as a starting point, the discussion will centre on the nexus between individual and community trauma, violence, and organised crime, focussing on ways to build resilience against organised crime in communities and at-risk youth. In communities traumatised by violence and where there are few economic opportunities, gangs seem to offer the only spaces to find belonging and purpose. Through a trauma-informed approach to education, safe spaces of learning can be created for learners where they can transform their trauma, discovera sense of belonging, and awaken a sense of purpose. Addressing trauma can be the first step towards breaking cycles of violence and preventing youth from becoming involved in organised crime.

13 October 2022, 08:30 PM

08:30 PM - 09:45 PM

About The Speakers

Judy-Ann Cilliers

Judy-Ann Cilliers

Communications Manager & Researcher, MathMoms

Political philosopher, researcher, and communications manager at MathMoms, South Africa.


Dorcas Ettang

Dr Dorcas Ettang

University of Kwalazulu-Natal

Senior Lecturer, University of Kwalazulu-Natal


Agatha Lebethe

Agatha Lebethe

Stellenbosch University

Lecturer, Stellenbosch University


Barbara Collier

Barbara Collier

Co-founder, Equinimity Tucson

Nurse, Licensed Professional Counselor, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner