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The intersectional triad constructs and the future of social work in Africa: Social development, decolonisation and professional social work regulation
Social work in Africa remains a developing profession, still defining its identity and scope. Recent scholarship has emphasised the adoption …
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The crucial role of motivation in the recovery process at inpatient and outpatient substance-related treatment centres
For individuals who use substances, compliance and treatment motivation are crucial to the effectiveness of substance-related treatment services. Thus, exploring …
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A provincial strategy to empower adult persons experiencing street homelessness from vulnerability: The case of Gauteng Province in South Africa
South Africa has had to deal with several uncertainties, with the COVID-19 pandemic accentuating the existing vulnerabilities, which include homeless …
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Navigating family estrangement. Helping adults understand and manage the challenges of family estrangement.
In Navigating Family Estrangement, psychotherapist and estrangement specialist Karl Melvin provides an insightful and practice-oriented exploration of this subject. Structured …
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Social workers using sign language interpreters to ensure equitable services to the Deaf community
Despite the recognition of sign language in South Africa, individuals who are Deaf face significant barriers, leading to stigmatisation and …
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Battling recidivism of parolees: Challenges and coping strategies of social workers at community corrections offices
Effective parolee rehabilitation and reintegration into society are essential to reducing recidivism. This article presents the challenges and coping strategies …
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An assessment of service users’ participation in community-based food and nutrition centres in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa
A people-centred approach (PCA) advocates for community participation. Placing people at the centre of service delivery, this study evaluates community …
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Narratives of survival and growth of rape survivors in the Northern Cape
South Africa has one of the highest incidences of rape globally, highlighting the urgent need for social work research in …
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Interdisciplinary pathways for advancing social justice, peace, and sustainable development in social work education and professional practice
This issue of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk celebrates the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Association of South African Social Work Education Institutions …
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Handbook on social protection and social development in the Global South
This detailed yet useful volume fills a crucial gap in the scientific body of knowledge on social protection and social …
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Digital parenting interventions to prevent violence against adolescents: Lessons from the ParentApp for Teens trial for South African social work practice
Violence against children remains a critical challenge in South Africa, with disproportionate impacts on marginalised families. This note from practice …
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Grandmothers unite: Sharing wisdom and advocacy for the wellbeing and success of foster children
A foster care awareness programme (FCAP) can play a critical role in strengthening caregivers’ understanding of ways to support vulnerable …
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Unravelling the dynamics of successful collaboration and the potential for community-based learning in child and youth care
The aim of the research was to investigate successful collaborative community-university partnerships. The intention was to identify factors that contribute …
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EMOTIONAL POVERTY OF OLDER PERSONS IN RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES IN THE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE OF SOUTH AFRICA
Older persons are often referred to as a forgotten generation even as the population is rapidly ageing worldwide. According to …
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YOUTHS IN GANGS ON THE CAPE FLATS, SOUTH AFRICA: PARENTS TALK BUT WHO LISTENS?
The appeal of gang membership to young people is an ongoing concern, especially for social workers serving affected communities. This …
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REVISITING THE LEGACY OF ERIKA THERON FOR CONTEMPORARY SOCIAL WORK: SONDER HOED OF HANDSKOEN (“WITHOUT HAT OR GLOVES”)
Sixty years have passed since the first issue of Social Work/Maatskaplike Werk was published, with Erika Theron serving as the …
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SOCIAL WORK IN THE 21ST CENTURY: SCHOLARSHIP AND PRAXIS REIMAGINED TOWARDS VULNERABILITY
Social Work in the 21st century: Scholarship and praxis reimagined towards vulnerability, edited by Allucia L. Shokane, Annaline Keet and …
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THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF STREET CHILDREN IN MAHIKENG, NORTH WEST PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
The phenomenon of street children is a worldwide problem affecting children and all aspects of their lives. These children continue …
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Indigenous perspectives on marital dynamics: A qualitative study of Sotho couples’ experiences with customary marriage, stressors, strengths and indigenous marital counselling
The study, motivated by higher divorce rates in customary marriages compared to statutory ones in a rural Eastern Cape village, …
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Child adoption as an oppressive child protection practice: The voices of adopted adolescents in Zimbabwe
Adoption is globally recognised as a child protection strategy, offering children without parental care a stable family environment. However, this …