Masters Degrees (Criminology and Forensic Studies)
Recent Submissions
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An exploration of school violence in Inanda Township: a case study of Mqhawe High School.
(2018)School violence is by no means a new phenomenon in South Africa, nor is it limited to KwaZulu-Natal, as it is prevalent throughout the country (Ntuli 2015). A noteworthy requirement for learning and developing is to feel ... -
An exploratory study on public perceptions towards crime: a case study of Tongaat community in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
(2019)On daily basis, crime has reportedly been an ever-rising issue not only in KZN but also all around the world. With the ever-changing laws and societies, crime has also been a changing phenomenon especially during the ... -
An analytical study of xenophobic attacks in South African universities/tertiary institutions with specific reference to the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) and Durban University of Technology (DUT)
(2019)There is growing concern with xenophobia, an act of perpetuating the violation of human rights. Xenophobia has negative implications on the teaching community. This study explores the nature and prevalence of xenophobia ... -
Students understanding of plagiarism : a case study of the Criminology and Forensic Studies Discipline (CFSD), University of KwaZulu-Natal (Howard College), Durban, South Africa.
(2018)Plagiarism has been generally distinct by different scholars; student plagiarism is defined as an academic dishonesty where students produce an academic work for others as their own (Jensen, Arnett, Feldman & Cauffman, ... -
An investigative study on the perceptions of university of KwaZulu-Natal Risk Management Services (RMS) on campus safety.
(2018)University institutions are already overwhelmed by academic challenges without having to worry about crimes that plague the university campuses. The provision of and daily efforts of campus protective services are therefore ... -
Criminological theological efforts in combating crime by Roman Catholic Church Of Umndeni Oyingcwele, Kwazulu-Natal Province.
(2018)The primary aim of this study was to explore and gain different perceptions of individuals regarding the role of the church in combating crime within the community of Hammarsdale, Mpumalanga Township. Taking into consideration ... -
An investigative study on the perceptions of university of Kwazulu-Natal risk management services (RMS) on campus safety.
(2018)University institutions are already overwhelmed by academic challenges without having to worry about crimes that plague the university campuses. The provision of and daily efforts of campus protective services are therefore ... -
Exploring the perceptions of homosexuals on the role played by the South African Police Service on crimes experienced by gays and lesbians in Durban.
(2018)This study focused on the perceptions of homosexuals and lesbians regarding the role of the police in investigating crimes that were committed against them in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. In particular, the study explored the ... -
Perceptions of the Lindelani community on legalising cannabis for medical purposes in South Africa.
(2019)Despite the existing criminal sanctions attached to cannabis growth and use, it remains by far the most consumed and trafficked drug globally. Regulating and controlling cannabis has been a considerable challenge in South ... -
The impact of correctional centre overcrowding on rehabilitation of offenders: a case study of Durban Westville correctional centre.
(2018)The existing conditions in correctional centres bring have negative effect of inmates emotional and physical being. The purpose of imprisonment according to the Department of Correctional Services is rehabilitation yet ... -
Bouncers’ interaction with patrons in five Durban nightclubs: effectiveness and patrons’ perceptions of bouncers.
(2017)The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSIRA) is responsible for regulating and monitoring the private security sector. This was established in terms of section 2 of the Private Security Industry Regulation ... -
Cyberstalking: a content analysis of gender-based offenses committed online.
(2019)The 21st century has come up with the increased usage of technology and this has been welcomed by cyber stalkers for it has exacerbated cyberstalking. Cyberstalking therefore has grown considerably within the contemporary ... -
An exploratory study on subtance abuse among homeless people: a case study of Durban city centre.
(2019)Homelessness has been an age-long and global challenge from years back; and up till now, it still exists across the human societies. Homelessness is, most of the time, linked with substance abuse, although this is not ... -
Criminological theological efforts in combating crime by Roman Catholic Church of uMndeni Oyingcwele, KwaZulu-Natal province.
(2018)The primary aim of this study was to explore and gain different perceptions of individuals regarding the role of the church in combating crime within the community of Hammarsdale, Mpumalanga Township. Taking into consideration ... -
Exploring educators’ experiences on school-based violence in peri-urban high schools, Umlazi Durban, South Africa.
(2018)Literature suggest that high levels of school-based violence are possibly a reflection of social disintegration which has negative consequences to both learners and teachers. Most studies focus on how violence in South ... -
An exploratory study on responses of South African Police Service and non-governmental organisations to human trafficking in Durban policing area.
(2018)Human trafficking is not a recent phenomenon, as it is believed that acts of human abduction for various reasons can be traced back to time immemorial. The manifestation of this crime is escalating, with elusive trends and ... -
Perceptions of the Lindelani community on legalising cannabis for medical purposes in South Africa.
(2019)Despite the existing criminal sanctions attached to cannabis growth and use, it remains by far the most consumed and trafficked drug globally. Regulating and controlling cannabis has been a considerable challenge in South ... -
An investigative study on the perceptions of university of KwaZulu-Natal Risk Management Services (RMS) on campus safety.
(2018)University institutions are already overwhelmed by academic challenges without having to worry about crimes that plague the university campuses. The provision of and daily efforts of campus protective services are therefore ... -
An analysis of psychosocial factors of psychoactive illicit substance use in a select sample in Chatsworth.
(2018)“Drug addiction has reached epidemic levels across the globe with approximately 247 million drug users worldwide” (World Drug Report, 2016). Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) (2017) uncovered that approximately ... -
A criminological exploration of the South African land restitution process: a non-empirical study of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2018)This research was aimed at exploring crimes which are involved in the process of restitution of land in KwaZulu-Natal Province in South Africa. The motivation of the study is that since the Restitution of Land Rights Act ...
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