Behind & Beyond Bars

Case Testimonials

The Testimonials contain positive feedback received from Victims in terms of the Victim/ Offender dialog sessions that were facilitated by Phola.

This testimony details the attack that took place during the Sizzlers Bar massacre in Cape Town, South Africa on 20 January 2003. The letter of recommendation and testimony details the valuable work that Phola Mahlaba and her organisation - Behind and Beyond Bars - provides to primary and secondary victims of violent crimes.

Testimony.pdf

In this letter from Rob Matthews, related to the Leigh Matthews kidnapping and murder in Johannesburg, South Africa in July 2004, Rob describes how the Mathews family found Phola to be a dedicated, kindhearted and sensitive person, making a difference for many victims.

Phola reference July 2022.docx

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We examine the Anguishes of Victims of Gender-Based (GBV) violence as well as the lives and rehabilitation process of offenders, prior to, during and after imprisonment. We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect change i.e. Restorative. Reintegrating Corrections. Our amazing team of regulars and part-time volunteers are committed to helping others. We take our convictions and turn them into action. Think you would be a good fit? Get in touch for more information!

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