"Unrest" at UCT: Psychological sequelae of police action

Authors

  • Tammy Shefer University of Cape Town
  • Beatie Hofmeyr University of Cape Town

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/1988/n10a3

Abstract

In the last week of April 1987, police reacted to student demonstrations at the University of Cape Town by invading the campus. This paper explores the psychological implications of police action for those students who were involved as victims and/or witnesses of this violence.

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Tammy Shefer, University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town

Beatie Hofmeyr, University of Cape Town

University of Cape Town

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Published

2025-12-18

How to Cite

Shefer, T., & Hofmeyr, B. (2025). "Unrest" at UCT: Psychological sequelae of police action. PINS-Psychology in Society, 10(1), 22–30. https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/1988/n10a3

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (1988)

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Copyright (c) 1988 Tammy Shefer, Beatie Hofmeyr

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