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From 2001 TO 2007, Brandon Hamber directed Action and Research International an independent consulting service offering a range of services in the conflict transformation area. A range of specialised services were offered, and details of past and present consulting projects is available here.

The following services and specialised skills are offered:
Clinical and facilitation expertise, as well as training, in the area of trauma, conflict management, psychosocial support for victims of violence and victim-empowerment. Specialist skills on the management and development of victim support groups internationally.
Research expertise in the areas of political transition, violence prevention, reconciliation, psychosocial support for victims of violence, community psychology and psychiatric services, memorialisation, and peace process in South Africa, reparations and compensation schemes for victims of violence, Northern Ireland and other international comparisons. Overall expertise in research management, methodology and implementation.
Research and policy expertise on transitional justice, including the workings and evaluation of the truth commissions, as well as the feasibility of such process in other countries in transition. Specialised skills on victim support services and trauma management in the transitional justice context.
Organisational development, strategic planning and project evaluation
Advise on policital strategy, as well as assistance with project management and implementation


Client list (Updated 2005)

Article 19
ADM/CPA
Breaking the Silence Network
Community Dialogue
Democratic Dialogue

Department of Health, Directorate of Mental Health, South Africa

Diversity Challenges with Institute of Conflict Research and OPSI
Eolas Project
Glencree Centre for Reconciliation
Healing Through Remembering Project
Initiative on Conflict Resolution and Ethnicity (INCORE)
Kiaros Belfast
Lumko Institute South Africa
Multi-Agency Resource Centre
Northern Ireland Voluntary Trust (now Community Foundation), Belfast
North and West Health and Social Services Trust
Peace-building and Community Development Programme
Relatives for Justice
South African Law Commission with CSVR
South African Medical and Dental Council
South African Truth and Reconciliation Commission with CSVR
Swiss Development Co-operation (SDC) with OPSI
Trauma Panel of the Eastern Health and Social Services Board
Trauma Panel of the Western Health and Social Services Board
Quaker House Belfast
Victim Liaison Unit of the Northern Ireland Office with Clio
Victim Support Northern Ireland
Victim Unit, Office of First and Deputy First Minister with Capita

Details of past and present consulting projects are available here

 

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