Browsing by Subject "Expert witness"
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The dangers of convictions based on a single piece of forensic evidence
(PER/PELJ, 2020)The overall goal of the criminal justice system is to ensure that perpetrators of crimes are duly punished and that victims of crimes are duly exonerated. As part of the effort to achieve this goal, the forensic disciplines ... -
Die maatskaplike werker as deskundige getuie in hofondersoeke na seksuele molestering van die kind
(North-West University (South-Africa), 1999)The role the social worker plays as an expert witness has in recent times been emphasized, accentuating the problem of the sexually abused child. This is a meaningful development, giving the social worker the opportunity ... -
Evaluering van forensiese assesseringstegnieke tydens onderhoudsvoering van die seksueel misbruikte kind
(North-West University, 2011)Forensic assessment techniques utilized during child sexual abuse investigations have evolved greatly through the years. Research has provided valuable information regarding effective and appropriate assessment techniques. ... -
Die forensiese maatskaplike werker as deskundige getuie in die hof
(North-West University, 2007)Sexual abuse has a negative impact on a child's functioning to such an extent that even society functions negatively. These cases are referred to social workers on a daily basis. South Africa has no recognised prescriptions, ... -
Maatskaplikewerk, voorvonnisverslae : die ontwikkeling van riglyne
(North-West University, 2007)Research has shown that courts and practising jurists increasingly use social work pre-sentence reports. Pre-sentence reports can be requested from probation officers and social workers in private practice. These reports ... -
The role of qualification, experience and work context in perceptions of credibility and self-efficacy amongst forensic social workers as expert witnesses
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)The credibility and self-efficacy of the forensic social worker as expert witness in the criminal court is an important consideration for the efficacy of witness testimony. The central function of a forensic social worker ... -
The social worker, as an expert witness in sexual offences committed against children
(North-West University, 2012)Sexual offence against children is a complex issue and a major problem in South Africa. Trained and skilled social workers as expert witnesses are needed to help the courts deal with this problem in our courts. A specialised ...