Este texto pretende investigar quais paradigmas pautaram as políticas de acolhimento de crianças e adolescentes no Brasil, no século XX e início do XXI, através do conceito de paradigma de dois autores; Roberto da Silva e Sylvia Constant Vergara, analisando um serviço de acolhimento específico: a Casa Crescer e Brilhar de São Vicente - SP e se o serviço de acolhimento analisado, está conseguindo implementar as mudanças introduzidas pela doutrina de proteção integral e pelo Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente - ECA. Para isso, buscamos a história da Casa Crescer e Brilhar, uma instituição fundada em 1974 para abrigar crianças e adolescentes em situação irregular, conforme a legislação vigente na época. Utilizamos atas das reuniões de diretoria da instituição, através da metodologia da análise de conteúdo. Encontramos situações que apontam graduais conquistas no atendimento da entidade, cumprindo com o que determina a legislação, principalmente no contato e reaproximação com as famílias, no exercício do direito ao lazer e preparação para o mundo do trabalho. A instabilidade dos convênios com o município e os editais de fomento que propiciam recursos financeiros, desgastam a equipe técnica e a diretoria, mas foram responsáveis por boa parte das conquistas. A falta de políticas públicas no município para a saúde, educação e habitação, alimentam ciclos de acolhimento institucional de crianças e adolescentes de famílias pobres / This text intends to investigate which paradigms guided the policies for the reception of children and adolescents in Brazil, in the twentieth century and the beginning of the XXI, through the paradigm concept of two authors; Roberto da Silva and Sylvia Constant Vergara, analyzing a specific reception service: Casa Crescer e Shine of São Vicente - SP and if the host service analyzed, is managing to implement the changes introduced by the doctrine of integral protection and by the Statute of the Child and of Adolescents - ECA. For this, we look for the history of Casa Crescer e Shine, an institution founded in 1974 to house children and adolescents in an irregular situation, according to the legislation in force at the time. We use minutes of the board meetings of the institution, through the methodology of content analysis. We find situations that indicate gradual achievements in the care of the entity, complying with what determines the legislation, mainly in the contact and rapprochement with the families, in the exercise of the right to leisure and preparation for the world of work. The instability of the agreements with the municipality and the funding announcements that provide financial resources, wear out the technical team and the board, but were responsible for most of the achievements. The lack of public policies in the municipality for health, education and housing, feed institutional cycles of children and adolescents from poor families

Este texto pretende investigar quais paradigmas pautaram as políticas de acolhimento de crianças e adolescentes no Brasil, no século XX e início do XXI, através do conceito de paradigma de dois autores; Roberto da Silva e Sylvia Constant Vergara, analisando um serviço de acolhimento específico: a Casa Crescer e Brilhar de São Vicente - SP e se o serviço de acolhimento analisado, está conseguindo implementar as mudanças introduzidas pela doutrina de proteção integral e pelo Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente - ECA. Para isso, buscamos a história da Casa Crescer e Brilhar, uma instituição fundada em 1974 para abrigar crianças e adolescentes em situação irregular, conforme a legislação vigente na época. Utilizamos atas das reuniões de diretoria da instituição, através da metodologia da análise de conteúdo. Encontramos situações que apontam graduais conquistas no atendimento da entidade, cumprindo com o que determina a legislação, principalmente no contato e reaproximação com as famílias, no exercício do direito ao lazer e preparação para o mundo do trabalho. A instabilidade dos convênios com o município e os editais de fomento que propiciam recursos financeiros, desgastam a equipe técnica e a diretoria, mas foram responsáveis por boa parte das conquistas. A falta de políticas públicas no município para a saúde, educação e habitação, alimentam ciclos de acolhimento institucional de crianças e adolescentes de famílias pobres / This text intends to investigate which paradigms guided the policies for the reception of children and adolescents in Brazil, in the twentieth century and the beginning of the XXI, through the paradigm concept of two authors; Roberto da Silva and Sylvia Constant Vergara, analyzing a specific reception service: Casa Crescer e Shine of São Vicente - SP and if the host service analyzed, is managing to implement the changes introduced by the doctrine of integral protection and by the Statute of the Child and of Adolescents - ECA. For this, we look for the history of Casa Crescer e Shine, an institution founded in 1974 to house children and adolescents in an irregular situation, according to the legislation in force at the time. We use minutes of the board meetings of the institution, through the methodology of content analysis. We find situations that indicate gradual achievements in the care of the entity, complying with what determines the legislation, mainly in the contact and rapprochement with the families, in the exercise of the right to leisure and preparation for the world of work. The instability of the agreements with the municipality and the funding announcements that provide financial resources, wear out the technical team and the board, but were responsible for most of the achievements. The lack of public policies in the municipality for health, education and housing, feed institutional cycles of children and adolescents from poor families

The study was motivated by a dearth in qualitative research on shelters. Moreover, the complex nature of the phenomenon of street shelters appeared to present challenges for researchers, policy makers as well as service providers in arriving at a shared understanding of the causes and symptoms and possible responses to addressing the needs of street children. This study focused on shelter services to street children. Three Shelters registered with the Department of Social Development participated in the study. The researcher used semi-structured interviews as a primary source of information in conjunction with other relevant available sources of material to gather information from service providers. The investigation was undertaken over two cycles. The initial investigation was carried out prior the passing of the Children’s Act No 38 of 2007 and the follow up investigation was conducted three years into implementation. The aim of the study was to explore the nature and extent of programmes offered to street children prior and post implementation of the Children’s Act. The investigations revealed that although shelters initially gained legal recognition through the registration process, they were not recognized in the same light as other child care and protection services and were discriminated against, directly as a result of exclusion from relevant policy. The passing of the Children’s Act No. 38 of 2005 signalled hope for shelter services. It set in motion a paradigm shift in the manner in which shelters operate and function and signals partnerships and co-operation between the state and non-government sector. However, the findings revealed that three years into implementation, the Children’s Act No 38 of 2007 has not yielded much progress in shelter services. This research draws attention to the prevailing gaps in services as well as the purposeful implementation of policy towards meaningful interventions to street children. It is hoped that the findings will influence purposeful engagements between the Shelters and the Department of Social Development in addressing identified gaps. / Thesis (M.A.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2013.

This study aimed to explore and describe the role perceptions of social workers working with children who have been sentenced to compulsory residence due to being in conflict with the law. Exploratory, descriptive, and contextual research designs were applied in using a qualitative research approach. The researcher collected the data using semi-structured interviews with all the social workers working with children sentenced to compulsory residence at Bosasa Child & Youth Care Centres. The data analysis was done using the eight steps identified by Tesch (in Creswell, 2014:198). The data verification was accomplished using Guba’s model (in Krefting, 1990:214-220). The research study provided valuable conclusions and recommendations to different role-players who have an interest in the role of social workers working with children sentenced to compulsory residence. The findings indicated the importance of regular training for social workers who work with children sentenced to compulsory residence to help children to deal with risk factors that may increase the probability of offences occurring. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Science, Social Work)

Child and youth care workers (CYCWs) provide intervention and support to children and youth in child and youth care centres (CYCCs) The purpose of this study was to investigate CYCWs’ knowledge and perceptions of attachment difficulties of children residing in CYCCs and to provide suggestions for social work support. The study adopted the Attachment Theory and Circle of Courage Theory. Drawing on qualitative methodology, 16 participants employed in CYCCs in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan region, South Africa were purposively selected for in-depth, qualitative interviews. The eight-step data analysis method by Tesch (in Creswell, 2014:198) was used. To ensure trustworthiness of the findings, the researcher mainly used Guba’s model cited in Krefting (1990:214–222).The researcher adhered to prescribed ethical considerations. The study recommended that child and youth care as a profession should be recognised and supported to ensure quality services to children with attachment difficulties living in CYCCs. / Social Work / M. A. (Social Work)

This research was initiated, based on the recommendations of Groenewald (2006:126-127), in the Evaluation of Programmes of Shelters for Victims of Abuse in Gauteng Province, to develop a shelter service delivery model. The research is exploratory in nature and outlines the literature review, methodologies, tested shelter model and findings based on the experiences of stakeholders. These stakeholders are responsible for the registration and management of shelters for victims of abuse in South Africa. They include nine Provincial Victim Empowerment Programme Co-ordinators and thirty-two shelter managers. The main objectives for shelter managers and Government Departments, such as Social Development, are to provide care, support and protection. The aim is also to empower those who were caught up in relationships, fraught with gender-based violence, as well as to break the cycle of violence. This is presented in the guidelines for a shelter service delivery model for victims of abuse. The shelter model focuses on three phases: o Intake procedures o Programmes and services o Exit strategy These three phases address both psycho-social issues and the self care of service providers. The main purpose of the shelter model is to provide social service providers with a structural format for intervention with victims of abuse and their significant others. The outcome, for most of them, should be to come to terms with themselves and create a personal vision for the future without abuse or, alternatively, to take a firm stand against such actions. The model is based on a person-centered approach in order to assist victims of violence, within a development model, to attain effective living. Other findings of the research are, among others, that there is neither legislation, nor registration procedures for shelters for victims of abuse in place, except for Non-Profit Organisations, which is voluntary. It is recommended that Government should consider the amendment of the Domestic Violence Act, 116 of 1998. These amendments should include accreditation of service providers, registration requirements, norms, standards and uniform funding criteria. / Social Work / D. Phil. (Social Work)

This research was initiated, based on the recommendations of Groenewald (2006:126-127), in the Evaluation of Programmes of Shelters for Victims of Abuse in Gauteng Province, to develop a shelter service delivery model. The research is exploratory in nature and outlines the literature review, methodologies, tested shelter model and findings based on the experiences of stakeholders. These stakeholders are responsible for the registration and management of shelters for victims of abuse in South Africa. They include nine Provincial Victim Empowerment Programme Co-ordinators and thirty-two shelter managers. The main objectives for shelter managers and Government Departments, such as Social Development, are to provide care, support and protection. The aim is also to empower those who were caught up in relationships, fraught with gender-based violence, as well as to break the cycle of violence. This is presented in the guidelines for a shelter service delivery model for victims of abuse. The shelter model focuses on three phases: o Intake procedures o Programmes and services o Exit strategy These three phases address both psycho-social issues and the self care of service providers. The main purpose of the shelter model is to provide social service providers with a structural format for intervention with victims of abuse and their significant others. The outcome, for most of them, should be to come to terms with themselves and create a personal vision for the future without abuse or, alternatively, to take a firm stand against such actions. The model is based on a person-centered approach in order to assist victims of violence, within a development model, to attain effective living. Other findings of the research are, among others, that there is neither legislation, nor registration procedures for shelters for victims of abuse in place, except for Non-Profit Organisations, which is voluntary. It is recommended that Government should consider the amendment of the Domestic Violence Act, 116 of 1998. These amendments should include accreditation of service providers, registration requirements, norms, standards and uniform funding criteria. / Social Work / D. Phil. (Social Work)