Department of Corrections Management

Prof WFM Luyt

College of Law
School of Criminal Justice
Department: Corrections Management
Professor
Tel: 012 433 9425
E-mail: wfmluyt@unisa.ac.za

Qualifications

  • DLitt et Phil (Penology)
  • MA (Penology)
  • Hons BA (Penology)
  • BA (Penology, Criminology

NRF Rating

C2

Currently teaching

  • Various modules

Fields of academic interests

  • Penology, Criminology, Criminal Justice

Field of Specialisation

  • Penology

Books

  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2018. Prison Environments. In Idowu Biao (ed). Strategic Learning Ideologies in Prison Education Programs. IGI Global. ISSN/ISBN: 9781522529095.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2016. The Role of Social Workers and Probation Officers in Protecting Vulnerable Children. In Songca, R., Sibanda, O.S., Basdeo, M.V., Luyt, W.F.M, Hesselink, A.E., Dastile, N.P., Matetoa, J.M., Mooki, M.S. & Karels, M.G. (eds). 2016. Vulnerable children in South Africa: Legal, social development and criminological aspects. Juta. ISSN/ISBN: 9781485118091.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2016. Inter-Sectorial Co-Operation for Protecting Vulnerable Children. In Songca, R., Sibanda, O.S., Basdeo, M.V., Luyt, W.F.M, Hesselink, A.E., Dastile, N.P., Matetoa, J.M., Mooki, M.S. & Karels, M.G. (eds). 2016. Vulnerable children in South Africa: Legal, social development and criminological aspects. Juta. ISSN/ISBN: 9781485118091.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2016. The Role of Correctional Services in Protecting Vulnerable Children. In Songca, R., Sibanda, O.S., Basdeo, M.V., Luyt, W.F.M, Hesselink, A.E., Dastile, N.P., Matetoa, J.M., Mooki, M.S. & Karels, M.G. (eds). 2016. Vulnerable children in South Africa: Legal, social development and criminological aspects. Juta. ISSN/ISBN: 9781485118091.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2014. Sentencing and incarceration in a democratic South Africa. In Deflem, M. 2014. Punishment and incarceration: A global perspective. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Bingley United Kingdom. ISSN/ISBN: 978-1-78350-910-2.
  • Du Preez, N. & Luyt, W. (eds). 2011. Fundamentals and developmental psychology on Youth Corrections. Unisa Press. ISSN/ISBN: 1-919847-14-6.
  • Du Preez, N. & Luyt, W. (eds). 2011. Ontwikkelingsielkunde en fundamentele jeugkorreksie. Unisa Press. ISSN/ISBN: 978-1-86888-603-6.
  • Luyt, W.F.M., Jonker, J.J., & Bruyns, H.J. 2010. Unit management and legal principles in prisons. Unisa Press. ISSN/ISBN: 978-1-86888-602-9.
  • Luyt, W.F.M., Jonker, J.J., & Bruyns, H.J. 2010. Eenheidsbestuur en regsbeginsels in gevangenisse. Unisa Press. ISSN/ISBN: 978-1-86888-615-9.

Journal articles

  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Moshoeu, G.M. 2017. Harm Reduction in Correctional Centres: A South African Perspective Based On Studies in Gauteng Correctional Centres. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 30(5): 117-149.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Du Preez, N. 2015. Managing incarcerated women after establishing their knowledge levels of HIV and AIDS: A case study of the Johannesburg Female Correctional Centre. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, Special Edition No 2: 106-124.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Matshaba, T.D. 2014. The application of restorative justice amongst sentenced offenders in an Eastern Cape correctional centre: A South African case study. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 27(2).
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Du Preez, N. 2013. Women, families, and imprisonment in South Africa. Journal of Transnational Women's and Gender, 11, Winter, 36-53.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Moshoeu, G.M. 2013. Risk-taking Behaviour in South African Correctional Centres: A Case Study of the Leeuwkop Correctional Centre. European Journal of Crime, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, 21(2): 207-231.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2013. Preventing and managing sex crimes inside correctional centres. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 26(2): 30-63.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2011. A comparison of corrections' management from a Scandinavian and an African perspective. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 24(2): 30-59.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2011. Human Rights perception in hidden societies. The case of Incarceration in South Africa. African Journal of Crime and Criminal Justice (AJCJ), 2(1): 1-15.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Du Preez, N. 2010. A case study of female incarceration in South Africa. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 23(3): 88-114.
  • Louw, F.C.M. & Luyt, W.F.M. 2009. Parole and parole decisions in South Africa. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 22(2):1-22.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2008. Imprisoned Mothers in South African Prisons with Children Outside of the Institution. European Journal of Crime, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, 16(3): 299-323.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2008. Contemporary Corrections in South Africa after more than a Decade of Transformation. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 21(2): 176-195.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2008. South African correctional centres and the need to rethink approaches to HIV/AIDS. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 21(3 ): 139-156.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2007. Harm reduction, substance abuse and methadone maintenance in Scottish prisons. European Journal of Crime, Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, 205-226.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2007. Harm reduction within the framework of sexual activities in American prisons in the state of Ohio. South African Journal of Criminal Justice, 20(2): 182-205.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Du Preez, N. 2006. International and other standards that influence the rehabilitation and education of offenders. Corrections Compendium, 31(2): 36-38.
  • Landman, C., Luyt, W.F.M. & Du Preez, N. 2006. The incarcerated body: Judicial inspections, human rights and religious policy in prisons in South Africa. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae, XXXII(2), September: 321-343.
  • Du Preez, N. & Luyt, W.F.M. 2006. The application of case management in a private prison: A South African case study. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 19(4): 195-213.
  • Du Preez, N. & Luyt, W.F.M. 2005. Children in conflict with the law: South African perspectives and private company involvement. Journal for Child Abuse Research in South Africa, 6(2): 48-55.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2005. A critical view on HIV/AIDS in South African Prisons within the Framework of the Dublin Declaration on HIV/AIDS in Prisons. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 18(2): 71-89.
  • Du Preez, N. & Luyt, W.F.M. 2004. Curriculation and Methodology in relation to development programmes in prisons. . Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 17(1): 24-33.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2003. Harm and Risk Reduction in Prisons. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 16(2): 88-107.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2003. The Rwanda Genocide: Prison Involvement. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 16(3): 96-111.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2001. The transformation of corrections in the new South Africa. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 14 (3): 26-33.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2001. South Africa: Transforming corrections. Crime and Justice International, 17(55): 9-10 – 31-35.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. & Du Preez, N. 2000. Secure prisons in South Africa: The super maximum concept. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 13(4): 38-44.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 1999. A perspective on the future of prisons in the new South Africa. South African Journal of Criminal Justice, 12(2): 220-223.
  • Haverkamp, R. & Luyt, W.F.M. 1999. Community Corrections in Sweden, The Netherlands, and South Africa with emphasis on electronic monitoring. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 12(1): 10-18.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 1999. Restorative Justice in Perspective. Acta Criminologica: Southern African Journal of Criminology, 12(3): 58-67.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 1999. Die Zunkunft des Gefangniswesens im heutigen Sudafrika. Zeitsschrift fur Strafvollzug und Straffalligenhilfe, 6(48): 295-298.
  • Luyt, W.F.M. 1997. New Technology benefits Community Corrections. South African Journal of Criminal Justice, 10(2): 198-199.

Paper presentations

  • Luyt, W.F.M. 2014. Mandatory Minimum Sentencing and Life Sentences: Lessons for Incarceration in South Africa. International Corrections and Prisons Association (ICPA) 16th Annual General Meeting and Conference, From Incarceration to Reintegration: Change with a Purpose, Windhoek, Namibia: 26-31 October 2014.