Identifisering van rolle van die multidissiplinêre span tydens 'n ondersoek na die seksuele misbruik van 'n kind

Abstract

For years social workers have been involved in the investigation of sexual abuse of children. This involvement of social workers is therefore no new concept. In the involvement of social workers in this field there has been a close relationship between social workers and especially the judiciary for several years. Apart from the legal profession other professional role players are also involved in the investigation of the sexually molested child. This research focuses particularly on the different roles of the members of the multidisciplinary team during the investigation of sexual abuse of children. A multidisciplinary team approach brings together different role players in this way to make use of the knowledge and strengths of all to the benefit of the victim so that effective service can be rendered. The researcher is of the opinion that if the multidisciplinary team acts in a more efficient way, more prosecution of sexual crimes committed against children could be brought about.