What We Do
Case Forward was created in response to systemic breakdowns that leave families in limbo and detectives drowning under overwhelming caseloads. This raises a pressing question: is there a faster, better way to move cases forward?
Our answer is to strengthen every link in the justice process, bridging gaps from casework to court with actionable solutions.
We partner with the South African Police Service and justice sector partners to reduce bottlenecks, share real-world insights, and develop empowering tools, without duplicating existing mandates.
Our approach centres on listening, field testing, and adapting, always in step with frontline realities and ethical boundaries. We never handle evidence, always protect confidentiality, and focus on building capacity for lasting change.
Everything we do aims for sustained, system-wide improvement for families, those who serve the justice system, and communities.
Our Pillars
Frontline realities drive our focus, and every pillar moves us towards a justice system that works better for everyone.
Solid Evidence
Strengthening how information is captured and carried through the chain of custody with checklists, templates and simple playbooks for frontline teams.
Bold Partnerships
Bringing SAPS, prosecutors, forensic experts, technologists and civil society together to solve problems collectively and build shared ownership.
Growing Skills
Developing training, facilitation and practical resources with trusted experts so professionals have the tools they need.
Relentless Learning
Running focused pilots to test and refine what works, measuring results and sharing lessons transparently to scale only what helps.
Solid Evidence
Bold Partnerships
Growing Skills
Relentless Learning
Our Approach
From cogs to clarity, a system that works better. Together.
Case Forward sparks momentum by connecting people, ideas and opportunities, like cogs working in sync. We shine a light on what works and refine it with real-world feedback, turning complexity into clarity. Every step is practical, collaborative and designed to help the justice system move forward with confidence.