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Community perspectives on sex offenders' reintegration into the community

Bulela, Ntlahla (2026-01)

Sexual offences are one of the major criminal offences that affect communities globally. They affect not only the victims’ families but also the community at large. After serving a prison sentence, sex offenders are ...

Challenges and coping strategies of male adolescents in Waterberg District child and youth care centres

Maela, Lebo Ignitius (2025-11)

Child and Youth Care Centres (CYCCs) play a critical role in safeguarding and supporting vulnerable children, yet adolescents in these centres often face complex challenges adapting to institutional life. This study explored ...

The experiences of social workers working with the youth abusing illegal chemical substances

Khampepe (nee Bantsho), Oratile (2024-04-28)

Illegal chemical substance use is not a mere societal issue but a global one, and it is a battle to eliminate it from the government level to service provides on the lower ground. This study was undertaken to explore the ...

Youth marijuana misuse and social workers’ perspectives on effective service delivery in Mbabane and Manzini Eswatini (Swaziland) : Guidelines for social work practice

Tabi, Felicity Besong (2025-03)

Marijuana misuse among youths is of global concern and, the increased levels of marijuana misuse among youths have raised concerns for health and clinical practice due to youths’ neurodevelopmental vulnerability, causing ...

Experiences of social workers working with gender-based violence cases in Gert Sibande District, Mpumalanga

Zwane, Sinelisiwe Gladys (2025-10-15)

Gender-based violence (GBV) is a global health and social issue that results in women being subjected to physical, sexual, economic, and emotional harm. The GBV discourse remains high in South Africa, regardless of ...

The experiences of foster parents raising children within a related foster care placement in the Sedibeng District Municipality

Mosella, Mpho Sophia (2026-03)

This study aimed to explore and deeply understand the experiences of foster parents raising children in a related foster care placement in the Sedibeng District Municipality. The study adopted a qualitative approach grounded ...

Exploring the causes of the relationship breakdown between foster parent(s) and foster care-leaver(s) after turning 21

Gova, Andiswa Khanyiswa Noluvo (2026)

The study aimed to gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors that lead to relationship breakdown between foster parents and foster care leavers as they exit the system at age 21. This study used a qualitative ...

The perceptions of youth on the prevention of substance use disorder in the Cape Flats: suggestions for social work practice

Mudzikitiri, Patience (2023-06-30)

Youth participation is a recognised strategy in the prevention of substance abuse. Different preventative strategies require a concerted effort involving various stakeholders to prevent and reduce substance abuse. This ...

Challenges experienced by social workers responsible for rehabilitation and social reintegration of parolees within the Department of Correctional Services: guidelines for social work support services

Ramokolo-Kutu, Mmatsatsi Elizabeth (2024-02)

The provision of social work services to parolees is crucial for their rehabilitation and successful reintegration back into the community. Different stakeholders should play a role to ensure that parolees are successfully ...

Gambling disorder in the workplace among security officers employed by the National Department of Health : guidelines for occupational social work intervention

Nghonyama, Winnie Tsakane (2024-02)

The study focused on workplace gambling disorders among the National Department of Health security officers who gamble at work. The study sought to explore and describe the effects of gambling disorder on security officers’ ...

The resilience of women living with HIV at Winnie Mandela Informal settlement within Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Masevhege, Mambo Trevor (2024-04)

Globally, it was estimated that over 37 million individuals were infected with the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), with women being more affected by the virus compared to men. This can be attributed to various factors, ...

A social work support intervention for parents of adolescents recovering from a substance use disorder (SUD)

Mathibela, Faith (2024-06)

Substance use disorders (SUDs) present a significant challenge for adolescents across the globe. The impact on the relationship between parents and their adolescents is profound, yet research-based knowledge is scarce on ...

Social workers’ perceptions and experiences in providing services for adult persons with intellectual disabilities in residential care facilities

Shabalala, Nonkululeko Innocentia (2023-12)

Background of the study: Limited research is available regarding the support needs of adults with intellectual disabilities in the South African context despite this high-incidence disability. This lack of information ...

A case study of high school learners' and social workers' experiences and challenges in the face of COVID-19 disaster in low socio-economic environments

Van Schalkwyk, Yvette Ingrid (2024-02-01)

The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in South Africa being placed on alert level 5 from 27 March 2020 for the lockdown period, with restrictions on the movement of persons and goods in terms of the Disaster Management Act, Act ...

Strategies employed by social work supervisors and supervisees to manage their supervision relationships within the South African NGO sector

Mahlangu, Nompumelelo Lydia (2023-12)

The challenges experienced by educators in addressing violence in schools : a social work perspective

Mohale, Tshepiso (2023-11)

Violence in schools is becoming prevalent. Violence within schools is not a new social problem but is emerging as a cause for sincere concern due to the recent spate of attacks within South African schools that have claimed ...

Social work services for parents of adolescents with substance use disorders in Limpopo Province: Capricorn and Waterburg district

Shadung, Moshala Meriam (2023-11)

Substance use disorders among adolescents are on the rise globally, including in South Africa, posing a huge challenge to their parents. Regardless of the challenges associated with substance use disorder among adolescents ...

Exploring resilience skills and strategies of social workers : a qualitative study within the Department of Social Development, Johannesburg

Mangolele, Lucy Rhabela (2024-01-09)

Social Work is a profession that is fulfilling yet emotionally demanding. As such, the ongoing commitment to self-care by exploring resilience skills and strategies for social workers are essential to maintain a healthy ...

Bullying Malady in a learning context : Developing intervention guidelines for social work practice

Sekgobela, Tumelo (2024-01-10)

Bullying is fundamentally the most common form of violence among peers during the school years. Perpetrators often display aggressive behavior towards their victims. Globally, bullying is seen as a complex social problem ...

The perception of probation officers on factors contributing to recidivism among children in conflict with the law, post diversion

Tshivhase, Jerry (2024-01-11)

South Africa (SA) is one of the countries with a high rate of recidivism among children in conflict with the law. Criminologists and social work researchers have long been interested in developing effective interventions ...

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