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THE FOUNDATIONS AND NATURE OF SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL SOCIAL WORK: AN OVERVIEW
The article provides the background for judging the current and future roles and functions of school social workers in South …
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A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS AND EDUCATORS: A VEHICLE TO ADDRESS THE SOCIAL CONTEXTS OF LEARNERS AND QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN SOUTH AFRICA
Education is a core indicator of a society’s well-being. Globally, it is an established practice to include school social work …
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THE DILEMMA FACED BY NPOS IN RETAINING SOCIAL WORKERS: A CALL TO REVISIT THE RETENTION STRATEGY
The high turnover of social workers in the non-profit organisations (NPOs) sector in South Africa is a major problem that …
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The promotion of healthy family life--its health, welfare, and preservation--is of fundamental and strategic importance for social work. Social Work/Maatskaplike …
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THE DEVELOPMENT OF A CULTURALLY-APPROPRIATE MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT PROGRAMME FOR BLACK AFRICAN MARRIED COUPLES: OVERVIEW OF PROGRAMMES
Development of knowledge on how to support marriages cross-culturally is necessary to inform appropriate solutions, especially for South Africa, where …
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A CO-CONSTRUCTED PRACTICE MODEL FOR SUPPORTING PARENTS OF CHILDREN IN CONFLICT WITH THE LAW
The ecological systems theory and the buffering effect model both suggest that the absence of a multi-systemic conceptualisation of supporting …
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I DRANK BECAUSE I WANTED TO DEAL WITH THE FRUSTRATION”: EXPLAINING ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION DURING PREGNANCY IN A LOW-RESOURCE SETTING – WOMEN’S, PARTNERS AND FAMILY MEMBERS’ NARRATIVES
Understanding the explanatory narratives that women, partners and family members provide for consuming alcohol during pregnancy is essential in interventions. …
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AN EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES IN NAMIBIA – A NEEDS ASSESSMENT
The aim of this study was to explore the personal and work-related problems that impact on the productivity of employees …
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REVISITING GENDER AND HOUSING: HOUSING AS SEEN THROUGH THE EYES OF WOMEN IN SOCIAL RENTAL HOUSING IN GAUTENG, SOUTH AFRICA
This paper reports part of the findings of a bigger qualitative study which explored the role of social rental housing …
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PSYCHOSOCIAL DEFICITS ASSOCIATED WITH TEENAGERS BORN AND RAISED IN A “SMALL-HOUSE” FAMILY SETTING IN CHERUTOMBO IN MARONDERA, ZIMBABWE
The family as a sacrosanct conduit of care and protection, as well as a forum for the socialisation of children …
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OUTCRY AND CALL FOR RELIEF: EXPERIENCES AND SUPPORT NEEDS OF PARENTS WITH NYAOPE USERS
The abuse of nyaope as a recent drug added to the market continues to increase at an alarming rate. This …
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CONSEQUENCES EXPERIENCED BY WOMEN SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING IN SOUTH AFRICA
Trafficking of women for domestic and sexual exploitation has devastating consequences for women survivors rescued in South Africa. Empirical findings …
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A THEORY-BASED SCHOOL VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROGRAMME FOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS IN THE TSHWANE SOUTH DISTRICT, GAUTENG PROVINCE, SOUTH AFRICA
There is a lack of theory-driven and evidence-based school violence prevention programmes targeting high school learners. In line with a …
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SINGLE MOTHERS EMPLOYED IN THE FORMAL WORK SECTOR IN GERMANY AND SOUTH AFRICA
This article seeks to disrupt the dominant discourses of victimhood related to single-mother family status. Drawing on a sustainable livelihood …
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Developing the notion of ubuntu as African theory for social work practice
Ubuntu is an African concept referring to humanness. It gives expression to deeply-held African ideals of one’s personhood being rooted …
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A life skills programme for street children: application of the life skills technique in the context of social group work
’N LEWENSVAARDIGHEIDSPROGRAM VIR STRAATKINDERS: AANWENDING VAN DIE LEWENSKAARTETEGNIEK IN MAATSKAPLIKE GROEPWERKVERBANDThe focus of this article is to indicate how the …
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“HALF A LOAF IS BETTER THAN NOTHING”: THE RISKS AND RESILIENCE OF DAY LABOURERS IN CAPE TOWN
People are seen as resilient when they respond better than expected in the face of adversity. The aim of the …
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SOCIAL CONSTRUCTIONS OF SUCCESSFUL AGEING: THE CASE OF RUWARE PARK IN MARONDERA, ZIMBABWE
Social constructions of successful ageing provide an invaluable resource for challenging and reconfiguring approaches and models of geriatric care. This …
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GOVERNMENT AND NON-PROFIT ORGANISATIONS: DYSFUNCTIONAL STRUCTURES AND RELATIONSHIPS AFFECTING CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES
This article is based on a qualitative descriptive study of the child protection system after 1994. Semi-structured interviews were conducted …
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HURT OR HELP? UNDERSTANDING INTIMATE PARTNER VIOLENCE IN THE CONTEXT OF SOCIAL NORMS AS PRACTISED IN RURAL AREAS
Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a serious threat to the welfare of women. IPV against women has aroused intense interest …