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Collected on 17 June 2026
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Trauma debriefing within 24 to 72 hours after exposure to traumatic incidents
SAPS provides trauma debriefing to members within 24 to 72 hours after they are exposed to traumatic incidents in the line of duty.
Trauma debriefing conducted within 24 to 72 hours following exposure to traumatic incidents;
Reference
https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/36785/
Opening Date
2 April 2026
Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing
SAPS provides psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing to its members through the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme, including trauma debriefing after traumatic incidents, individual counselling and psychotherapy, crisis intervention and suicide prevention programmes, and ongoing aftercare and follow-up support for members and their families.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) provides psychological support, counselling and trauma debriefing services to its members through the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programme, which follows an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach.
24-hour access to EHW services via provincial and national structures
SAPS states that EHW services are available on a 24-hour basis through provincial and national EHW structures.
These services are available on a 24-hour basis through provincial and national EHW structures.
