Browsing by Subject "Child sexual abuse"
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Causes of secondary victimization of child sexual abuse victims
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2019)Child sexual abuse is a widely known phenomenon which occurs globally. Professionals from different disciplines (forensic- and child protection social workers, police officers within the Family violence, Child protection ... -
Experiences and needs of mothers of sexually abused children : a Gestalt perspective
(North-West University, 2011)The aim of this qualitative study was to explore and describe the experiences and needs of mothers of sexually abused children. A conceptual framework outlined the theoretical underpinnings of this study which focused on ... -
Experiences of late adolescent volunteers presenting a child sexual abuse prevention school programme
(North-West University, 2013)Child Sexual Abuse is a serious and complex issue for South Africa, demonstrating one of the highest prevalence rates in the world. Scarcity of professional resources demands effective intervention through prevention ... -
The experiences of social workers in the process of investigating child sexual abuse
(North-West University, 2011)Social workers who are employed by non-governmental organizations have unique experiences. Through training and education, social workers are taught skills on how to remain professional during service delivery, but subjective ... -
Exploring the supportive needs of volunteers working with sexually abused children in Somerset West
(North-West University, 2013)The definition of child sexual abuse is problematic as it encompasses various meanings within different cultures. This in turn leads to difficulty in measuring the exact incidence and prevalence of child sexual abuse within ... -
Family play therapy in the context of child sexual abuse : an ecological and Gestalt field approach model
(2014)Child sexual abuse (CSA) is a major concern in the South African society. Although policies and legislation are directed at the protection of children, the high incidence of child sexual abuse is indicative of problems in ... -
The formulation of scale items for the best interest of the child
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Although there is a high reported incidence of child sexual abuse cases in South Africa, which in itself is cause for concern, a great concern is what happens to children who have reported abuse to the authorities. To what ... -
Guidelines for support to mothers of sexually abused children in North-West Province
(North-West University (South Africa), 2015)Introduction - Sexual abuse against children and infant is increasing at a shocking rate in South Africa. Report of South African Police Service for 2008/2009 indicates that South Africa has the highest baby and infant ... -
An information kit for families affected by child sexual abuse and reported to the East Rand Child Protection Unit
(North-West University, 2010)Child sexual abuse is a very sensitive issue that causes Trauma and damage to the victims. This does not affect only the victims, but their families and the society at large. It is sometimes difficult for the society to ... -
Legal professionals’ views on pre-trial therapy in cases of child sexual abuse in South Africa
(Taylor & Francis, 2014)The aim of this study is to report on a preliminary qualitative inquiry into the views of legal professionals in South Africa regarding pre-trial therapy for victims of child sexual abuse (CSA). Applying purposive and ...