Masters Degrees (Childcare and Protection)
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Combating substance abuse amongst learners in South African schools.
(2021)Substance abuse amongst learners in schools seems to play a big role in destroying the dreams and future of leaners. This study aims at looking at the causes that may lead to substance abuse and the effects it has on the ... -
Exploring child participation in parental divorce matters in African ind[i]genous communities of KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)This descriptive, Afrocentric study was aimed at exploring child participation in parental divorce matters in indigenous African communities of KwaZulu-Natal. The research paradigm, methodology, principles, values, and ... -
An assessment of child marriage and its human rights implications on the girl child in Zimbabwe.
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Challenges experienced by children in child headed households (CHH) in South Africa.
(2021)The civilization of society from inception has always been accompanied by unintended consequences. Such as the disorientation of families. Subsequently, the prevalence of minors assuming duties of parents within households ... -
The integration of orphans and vulnerable children into society: a case study of St Monica Children’s Home, Bluff.
(2022)The integration of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) into mainstream society has highlighted the inefficiencies of the orphanage system. Orphanages also known as child and youth care centres (CYCC), are devoted to ... -
Challenges facing child victims in South African courts: an overview of the South African legal framework and the protection of such children, with a specific focus on courts in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2022)South African children are most vulnerable to sexual offences and the high level of sexual violence against children in South Africa is of great concern. Currently, South Africa is facing the challenge of rising crime ... -
The mandatory reporting of child sexual abuse in South Africa.
(2021)This study aimed to examine the effectiveness of the legislation that protects children against sexual abuse, the factors that influence the mandatory reporting of sexual abuse in South Africa and how to incorporate ... -
Exploring the response of the religious leaders towards child abuse in eThekwini Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal.
(2021)Child abuse is considered as a societal problem. Globally, studies have shown a high rate of child abuse in communities. However, very little is known is social science research about the response of religious leaders ... -
Financial security of child and youth-headed households in South Africa.
(2020)There is a growing number of child and youth-headed households in South Africa. Illnesses such as Tuberculosis, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are main factors that cause ... -
Early child marriages: recent law reform and jurisprudence in Africa towards banning the practice.
(2020)Many young girls m the developing countries, mainly in Africa, are subjected to early marriages. The majority of such girls cannot choose their marriage age or the person they marry. In this dissertation, the literature ... -
Examining substance abuse prevention strategies to combat school violence in Inanda KZN, South Africa.
(2020)Summary Violence in South African schools is a cause for concern for schools, law enforcement and communities. Violence takes various forms including bullying, theft of property, robberies and vandalism, sexual violence, ... -
Do the children act provisions which legalize virginity testing violate any of the constitutional rights of girls?
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Perceptions of caregivers about children’s participation in the Umkhosi WoMhlanga (reed dance) in the Nongoma District.
(2020)No abstract available. -
An assessment of the implementation of the CYCC under the Child Justice Act 75 of 2008.
(2020)No abstract provided. -
Back to the future: in light of present - day research, would AB v Minister of Social Development have been decided differently?
(2021)This study investigates whether the case of AB v Minister of Social Development would be decided differently in 2020. The AB case was heard in 2015 and revolved around the ‘no double- donor’ requirement, which is a ... -
An investigation of the knowledge and attitudes of kinship care amongst social workers employed by the Department of Social Development in KwaZulu-Natal: implications for child protection policy and practice.
(2020)Although kinship care is historically a valuable source of care and support within the social structure of families in Africa, however it is not a legally recognised form of alternative care option in South Africa. The ... -
Provision of psychosocial care and protection services by home and community based care and support organisations.
(2020)Providing adequate care and support for OVC continues to be a significant challenge in South Africa. For the province of KwaZulu-Natal, the situation is even worse, with this province remaining the highest in HIV prevalence ... -
Poverty and patriarchy as contributors to child sexual abuse.
(2019)This research paper discusses the social and legal aspects of child sexual abuse in South Africa. Two significant contributors namely poverty and patriarchy are considered against a background of a paucity of information. ... -
Child and youth care workers’ support of grandparents raising orphaned grandchildren.
(2019)No abstract available
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