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Adolescents' knowledge and awareness regarding sexual abuse in a rural area of the Northern Cape
Fouché, Johanna Margaretha (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Adolescent youth in most countries of the world such as America and South Africa are at risks which results from issues such as poverty, sexual abuse and sexual exploitation. There are many factors such as culture, family ... -
Beliefs and knowledge of isiXhosa speaking people about child sexual abuse in a rural area
Zantsi, Nomahomba (2014)The researcher is a member of the South African Police Service, attached to Family violence, Child protection and Sexual Offences Unit in the Eastern Cape, dealing with victims of child sexual abuse. It had come to the ... -
Case analyses of adolescents who were sexually abused while being intoxicated
Madikizela, Siniko (2013)South Africa is faced with a high rate of substance use and sexual abuse among both sexes of adolescents from a wide range of social backgrounds. So many cases have been reported in the Department of Social Development ... -
Circumstances contributing to adolescents' vulnerability towards sexual abuse in a rural area
Mamabolo, Marumo Nyabane (2014)In rendering child care protection services to adolescents in the Marshite area as a social worker in the Department of Social Development, the researcher recognised that an increased number of adolescents are sexually ... -
Circumstances that influence the finalisation of child sexual abuse cases in Tembisa
Ntlatleng, Morentho Johannah (North-West University, 2011)Child sexual abuse is a major problem in Africa. There are a large number of child sexual abuse cases which are opened on a monthly basis. Child sexual abuse is a very sensitive issue and therefore trained professionals ... -
An empowerment programme to regain positive work engagement for social workers in the North West Province
Calitz, Taetske Monique (North-West University, 2013)The objective of this study is to reclaim positive work engagement for social workers in North-West province through an empowerment programme addressing the issues contributing to low job satisfaction, burnout, and job ... -
Evaluation of the service delivery protocol utilised with sexually abused mentally disabled children in the Boland
Goosen, Maria. (North-West University, 2012)Children's rights have become paramount to many initiatives that highlight the plight of children in South Africa. These rights form the cornerstones of South Africa's legal obligations towards all children in this country. ... -
Factors contributing to delays in the conviction process of child sexual abuse cases in the rural areas of the Eastern Cape
Jiya, Ntombizandile Eunice (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)Despite the high reporting rate of child sexual abuse cases, the conviction rate in South Africa is low. According to the South African Police National Statistics, 2012/2013 (South Africa, 2012/2013), 66 196 incidents of ... -
Factors contributing to the conviction rates of child sexual abuse cases
Brits, Sheree (2015)The conviction rate for child sexual abuse cases in South-Africa is very low. The chances of a perpetrator being convicted is very slim, even if a case is reported. Some of the causes for the low conviction rates might be ... -
Factors that contribute to adolescents committing sexual crimes in Mahikeng area
Mahura, Kelebogile Matron (2013)The sexual offences that are committed by adolescents lately are of a great concern, particularly in the Mafikeng area. The record shows that adolescents are arrested daily for committing criminal offences. Despite the ... -
Godsdiensbeoefening en vryetydbesteding van 'n groep plaasbewoners in die Noordwes Provinsie : 'n maatskaplikewerk-ondersoek
Heckroodt, Pietra Sara (North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)The investigation reported in this report, forms part of a larger research project conducted by the faculty of Health Sciences at the Potchefstroom University for Christian Higher Education. This article forms part of ... -
Guidelines for social workers regarding the first interview with the sexually abused child
Mogole, Josephine Mamankoe (North-West University, 2008)Child sexual abuse is more prevalent than can be expected. It is in one way damaging and the trauma does not end when the abuse stops. The problem rarely occurs in isolation and frequently interacts with other aspects of ... -
The identification of factors contributing to the vulnerability to sexual abuse of orphans in a rural area
Ncanywa, Nomakubenje Agnes (2014)Sexual abuse of children is a major problem in South Africa. There is an increasing number of orphans in urban but also in rural areas of children and orphans who are sexually abused. The researcher experienced in her daily ... -
Identifying psycho-social risk factors for children of mothers who were sexually abused during childhood
Appelgryn, Sandri (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2015)With this research the researcher aims to explore and describe the psycho-social risk factors for children of mothers with a history of childhood sexual abuse in order to gain a better understanding of the extent to which ... -
The influence of student engagement on the performance of first-year mathematics students
Weyer, Elsabe (North-West University (South Africa) , Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)Student engagement, specifically in higher education, is an important field of research, which can help to improve the learning of students, as well as other anticipated outcomes. Student engagement is a complex concept ... -
The nature of rape incidents involving children ages 7-15 years in the Queenstown district
Nqaphi, Sivuyile (2013)As an employee in the South African Police Service, Family Violence, Child Protection Unit the researcher has noticed that there is an increase in the number of rape incidents in children. This became evident from the ... -
Ondersteuning aan die militêre maatskaplike werker vir hulpverlening aan die MIV/VIGS-geïnfekteerde persoon
Matras, Hermione Eloise (North-West University (South-Africa), 2002)The current HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa poses major challenges to the social work profession. As professionals, social workers have to be motivated to render an effective service and possess the necessary ... -
Perceptions of male adolescents regarding sexual abuse
Buchanan, Daleen (2015)Individual factors that might influence the way sexual abuse is defined and perceived within a culture include gender, the extent to which one adheres to and internalizes traditional roles, and levels of acculturation. ... -
Perceptions of Pedi-speaking caregivers regarding the disclosure of child sexual abuse
Rapholo, Selelo Frank (2014)As a social worker working for the Department of Social Development, the researcher is rendering services to the Polokwane surrounding areas in Ga-maraba village in Limpopo Province. The beneficiaries of these services are ... -
The perceptions of Setswana parents regarding the disclosure of child sexual abuse
Chabeletsane, Seadimo Boitumelo (2015)The researcher is employed as a social worker by the Department of Social Development at Tlokwe Service Point. She was first designated to the child care and protection programme, and thereafter was transferred to ...