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Types of domestic violence experienced by women in abusive relationships
(Stellenbosch University, 2013)
Research and specialised practice indicate that women who are abused by their intimate partners are at an increasing risk the longer the abuse continues. Many men show escalating violent behaviour toward their female ...
Against the odds : strengths displayed by abused women
(Stellenbosch University, 2014)
Although legislation protecting women’s rights in South Africa is well developed, statistics indicate that violence against women has become the norm. There are no cultural, socio-economic, political, religious or educational ...
Die rol van alkohol- en dwelmmisbruik by vrouemishandeling : ʼn maatskaplikewerk-perspektief
(Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2015-12)
Vrouemishandeling bied ʼn groot uitdaging vir maatskaplike werkers. In Suid-Afrika word na
berekening elke 6 ure ʼn vrou vermoor deur haar lewensmaat, die hoogste voorkomssyfer ter
wêreld. Navorsing toon ʼn verband tussen ...
Reflective learning in social work education in the field of substance abuse
(Stellenbosch University, 2015)
Reflective learning is very much part of social work education. A qualitative study was proposed with final-year social work students at a selected university in South Africa doing a course in the field of substance abuse. ...
The experiences of low-income female survivors of domestic violence
(Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
Domestic violence crosses all boundaries and is regarded as a universal challenge affecting
women of all spheres of life. Domestic violence is seen as a serious social problem in South
Africa. It is ...
The effects of a father's alcohol misuse on the wellbeing of his family : views of social workers
(Dept. of Social Work, Stellenbosch University, 2017)
Alcohol misuse poses a major threat to the wellbeing of families. If a father drinks excessively, all members of the family are affected. A qualitative study of an exploratory and descriptive nature was undertaken in which ...
Caregiver burden as depicted by family caregivers of persons with physical disabilities
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2018)
South Africa is experiencing a high incidence of child abuse and neglect. The care and protection of children require of social workers to deliver child protection services including compiling reports for Children’s Court ...
Factors that could contribute to substance misuse and criminal activity amongst adolescents : an ecological perspective
(Stellenbosch University, Department of Social Work, 2019)
The increase of criminal behaviour and substance misuse amongst adolescents is of great concern for social service providers. According to the ecological perspective, several factors could contribute to substance misuse ...
Behoeftes van gesinne waar ’n kind met kanker gediagnoseer is : persepsies van maatskaplike werkers
(Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2018)
As ʼn kind met kanker gediagnoseer word, is dit nooit maklik om te verwerk nie. Die hele
gesinsisteem ervaar ontwrigting om by sodanige diagnose aan te pas, en almal ervaar sekere
behoeftes in hierdie situasie. Vir hierdie ...
Ek het uiteindelik op straat beland; dis ʼn harde lewe : Uitdagings van kwesbare vroue wat alkohol of dwelms misbruik
(Suid-Afrikaanse Akademie vir Wetenskap en Kuns, 2019)
Daar is wêreldwyd ʼn toename in die misbruik van alkohol- en/of dwelms. Dit is veral kwesbare vroue wat alkohol of dwelms misbruik, wat gespesialiseerde behandeling benodig. Die doel van die studie was om die uitdagings wat ...