Masters Degrees (Social Work)
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Exploring the experiences of social service providers regarding the implementation of the National Drug Master Plan (2013-2017)
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: National Drug Master Plans (NDMP’s) are being implemented in the Republic of South Africa since 1999. NDMP’s serve as the overarching and coordinating policy-plan to address and manage the substance abuse ... -
The fathers experience of grief after a stillbirth
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: A stillbirth is regarded as a devastating event for any parent and usually results in deep sorrow for them. This phenomenon is on the increase in South Africa with approximately 20 000 stillbirths reported ... -
Perceptions of social workers on their role to advocate for social justice of sexual minorities
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Despite the fact that South Africa is regarded as progressive in terms of its legislation regarding sexual minorities, these minorities still face serious challenges and injustice on a daily basis. As ... -
The influence of single mothers alcohol misuse on the well being of their families : reflections of social service providers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Alcohol misuse is a huge social challenge in South Africa that has disastrous effects on the wellbeing of individuals, families, communities, and society. Single mothers are especially vulnerable to ... -
Potential factors contributing to harmful supervision of social workers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2020-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Supervision of social workers in South Africa is mandatory, as determined by the Supervision Framework for the Social Work Profession in South Africa. However, it is questionable whether frontline social ... -
The utilisation of family counselling by social workers in child and family welfare organisations
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: significant number of children around the world are living in circumstances that necessitate the need for social service intervention by a social worker. In South Africa, thousands of children are found ... -
Die voorbereiding van kinders in kinder- en jeugsorgsentrums op herintegrasie na ontheffing vanuit staatsorg
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The preparation of children in child and youth care centres on reintegration after having been discharged from state care is a complex matter as not enough research is available on the topic in the South ... -
Challenges experienced by service users during substance dependency aftercare and reintegration services
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Substance dependency has been a growing epidemic for the past century, and difficulties surrounding this disorder are not easily overcome. In this light, the recent relapse statistics being as high as 75% ... -
Beginner maatskaplike werkers se ervaring van volwasseneonderrig in supervisie
(2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The declining quality in South African supervision practice and social service delivery is attributed to the shortage of competent and trained supervisors as well as the lack of supervision. The failure ... -
Factors influencing relapse in individuals with substance use disorders: views of social workers employed in treatment centres
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Substance abuse is a global problem which has educed considerable concern among patients, families, clinicians, and researchers alike. Despite the various treatment strategies put in place by many countries, ... -
Views of social service providers on the effect of substance misuse on juvenile offenders
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Over the past twenty years, research has shown that substance misuse in juvenile offenders has consistently increased over time. Research has also shown that an alarming 80% of youths who come into conflict ... -
Perceptions of frontline social workers on their contributions to the global agenda for social work and social development
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2019-04)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW), and the International Council on Social Welfare (ICSW), recognised how the past and ... -
Transracial adoption in South Africa: Challenges faced by adoptive parents
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In South Africa there is an abundance of abandoned babies as well as children orphaned as a result of HIV and other causes. Traditionally, in African cultures, extended family care for orphans. However, ... -
Perdryterapie vir laerskoolleerders met fisiese gestremdhede: Sienings van professionele en beroepspersone
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Children with a physical disability in their middle childhood phase are very vulnerable as they are dependent on others to fulfil their basic needs. Equine-assisted therapy provides these children the ... -
Perspektief van maatskaplike werkers oor die assessering by die lewering van kinderbeskermingsdienste
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: African social workers rendering social service, typically focus more on child protection services and statutory work and less so on the family. For quality services to be rendered, the social worker’s ... -
The mediation of family disputes in terms of the Children's Act 38 of 2005: Experiences and views of social workers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Conflict is pervasive in society and is especially prevalent in families. The nature of social work has meant that social workers have inevitably played a large role in resolving conflict. A methodology ... -
A social work investigation into environmental injustice in a low socioeconomic settlement: The experiences of residents
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Environmental injustice is a global phenomenon that entails the unequal distribution of environmental resources as well as disproportionate exposure to environmental hazards. Invariably, low socioeconomic ... -
Management functions of frontline social workers supervising social auxiliary workers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The need for social auxiliary workers originated from social workers not being able to cope with all the challenges associated with addressing the needs of the poor and vulnerable in South Africa. The ... -
Die ondersoek na beweerde seksuele misbruik van voorskoolse kinders: Verantwoordelikhede van forensiese maatskaplike werkers in die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Children are the most vulnerable group of people in the society to be exposed to sexual abuse. In most of the cases the sexual abuse of pre-school children are not disclosed immediately. Consequently the ... -
The execution of individual reflective supervision sessions: Experiences of intermediate frontline social workers
(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-03)ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Existing literature on supervision has failed to make provision for comprehensive information in regard to social work individual reflective supervision sessions and how to subsequently execute them. ...
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