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An exploration of the lived experiences of social workers dealing with victims of intimate partner violence at Ehlanzeni District, MpumalangaMhlongo, Lindokuhle Angelo January 2019 (has links)
Thesis (M.A. (Clinical Psychology)) -- University of Limpopo, 2019 / Intimate partner violence (IPV) poses a major challenge for social workers worldwide,
as well as in South Africa. In light in the above, the present study aimed to explore the
lived experiences of social workers dealing with victims of IPV at Ehlanzeni District,
Mpumalanga Province. A qualitative study was conducted among social workers
working with victims of IPV. The study had anticipated using 10 participants but, due
to data saturation, only six participants were interviewed. Each interview took 45–60
minutes, depending on each participant’s responses. A total of six participants, all
females between the ages of 24 and 39 years, were selected using purposive
sampling. The data were collected using semi-structured interviews, and interpretive
phenomenological analysis (IPA) was applied for data analysis.
Four major themes emerged from the analysis of the data: a) emotional and
psychological distress experienced by social workers; b) impact on personal and
professional lives; c) coping strategies; and d) vicarious posttraumatic growth.
Importantly, some themes and subthemes not included in the interview guide emerged
from the data. These included subthemes such as family involvement and societal
pressure. The findings of the study highlighted that it is quite rare for men to report
IPV, although at times they do. There is greater IPV prevalence among females of
different ages. Secondary traumatisation is one of the negative effects that social
workers experience when working with cases of traumatic IPV. However, social
workers have found effective ways of coping with the demands of their work. Some of
the identified coping mechanisms included choosing to spend time with family, trying
to forget about the day’s work, travelling, being strong and resilient, consulting a
psychologist, playing games, praying (spirituality) and reading the Bible, sharing their
experiences with a more experienced social worker, spending time with friends,
laughing, singing and remaining professional. The study found that these coping
strategies helped the social workers to deal with burnout and compassion fatigue. The
present study recommends that effective coping methods and support for mental
health care workers are needed to assist with secondary trauma stress and the
negative effects that comes with the job.
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The phenomenon of women who continue to stay in abusive marriages : a case study of selected women in Mankweng Area, Limpopo ProvinceMathebula, Wiseman Ntlhari January 2021 (has links)
Thesis (M. A. ( Social Work)) -- University of Limpopo, 2021 / Studies have shown that women abuse in marriages is prevalent. Globally, one in three
(1:3) or 35% of women have experienced physical and or sexual violence by an intimate
partner who in some instances, could have been a marital partner or spouse. Reports
from Statistics South Africa show that one in every four of all women in South Africa is
assaulted by their partners weekly.
This study sought to describe reasons why women continue to stay in abusive marriages.
The study was qualitative in nature and used a case study design. The sampling of the
study was purposive and involved sixteen (16) participants who met the criteria of the
study: women who continued to stay in abusive marriages. The study was conducted at
Khuseleka One-stop Centre and Victim Empowerment Programme in Mankweng,
Capricorn District in Limpopo Province. Data was collected using a semi-structured
interview guide, and was analysed using Thematic Content Analysis (TCA) to gain in depth account from participants of their abuse in marriage. This study employed the
Womanism theory to discuss findings.
The major finding of this study was that many abused women who stay on in their
marriage are economically dependent on their husbands. The study further reveals that
children are main contributing factors that hinder these women from leaving abusive
partners. The study further reveals that cultural beliefs play a crucial role since these
women were socialised and brought up with cultural beliefs that “lebitla la mosadi ke
bogadi”, which simply means that a woman’s grave is at the home of her husband. The
study recommends educational programmes about GBV and related programmes for
both genders.
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Lived experiences of police officers dealing with domestic violence matters in Mankweng, Limpopo ProvinceMkhonto, Ronny January 2022 (has links)
Thesis (M. (Social Work) -- University of Limpopo, 2022 / Several studies show that domestic violence is a global problem that the police deal with daily. Police officers are mostly being called upon to intervene during domestic violence occurrences. The police are considered first responders to domestic violence and other emergencies because of their broader scope. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of police officers who are dealing with domestic violence matters in Mankweng, Limpopo Province, South Africa. This study was qualitative and employed an exploratory case study to get insight into the lived experiences of police officers who are assigned to handle domestic violence cases. Five police officers were sampled from Mankweng Police Station using purposive and snowball sampling techniques. To stay in line with Covid-19 national regulations, data was collected via individual telephone interviews. Data was collected until saturation was reached and analysed thematically. The study found that police officers require the necessary skills and resources to deal with victims and survivors of domestic violence, especially those who have experienced emotional abuse. Furthermore, the study revealed a need for inter-professional collaboration between the police and social service agencies. Dealing with domestic violence presents complications for police officers, especially when they have to make an informed decision. The study recommends that more social workers should be hired in the police stations to assist police officers in handling domestic violence cases.
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From victim to victory: the experiences of abused women and the salience of the support they encounterVan Rensburg, Madri Stephani Jansen 30 November 2004 (has links)
This thesis includes four studies investigating the experiences of abused women. According to ecological approaches different systems should be considered when conducting research into abused women and their experiences.
The first study involved women who successfully left an abusive relationship. An ecological approach was used to investigate the experiences of the women in the different phases of their relationship, including the initial attraction to the partner, the development and sustaining of the abuse and her attempts to leave until her final decision to leave permanently. An important finding was the importance of considering and investigating all systems and levels when dealing with abused women, including those who have left and those who are contemplating leaving this relationship.
The second study found that women who experienced physical abuse were often hurt in anatomical locations that were indicative of impulsive violence. The abuser used any object in the heat of the moment to attack the victim and no premeditated planning was evident in the type of injuries sustained. The women further reported that medical practitioners did not investigate the causes of injuries and that they were not referred to social services or organisations dealing with abused women, although they were recognised as suffering from abuse.
The intersection of abuse of women and HIV was the topic of focus of the third study. A review of the records of abused women revealed that many abused women were subjected to risk factors for contracting HIV, with counsellors focussing only on abuse issues. Longitudinal case studies, of women exposed to both conditions, revealed that they lacked social support and were often secondarily victimised by the social welfare systems. An environmental scan found that social and health care services were not accessible to these women.
The final study investigated intervention strategies to combat burnout in workers at an organisation dealing with abused women. The importance and effectiveness of creative exercises and art sessions were determined in combination with debriefing and supervision sessions.
The studies all considered systems that are important in service delivery to abused women. A holistic and systemic investigation and treatment of abused women is shown to be essential, as is the importance of grass roots research. / Psychology / D. Phil. (Psychology)
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From victim to victory: the experiences of abused women and the salience of the support they encounterVan Rensburg, Madri Stephani Jansen 30 November 2004 (has links)
This thesis includes four studies investigating the experiences of abused women. According to ecological approaches different systems should be considered when conducting research into abused women and their experiences.
The first study involved women who successfully left an abusive relationship. An ecological approach was used to investigate the experiences of the women in the different phases of their relationship, including the initial attraction to the partner, the development and sustaining of the abuse and her attempts to leave until her final decision to leave permanently. An important finding was the importance of considering and investigating all systems and levels when dealing with abused women, including those who have left and those who are contemplating leaving this relationship.
The second study found that women who experienced physical abuse were often hurt in anatomical locations that were indicative of impulsive violence. The abuser used any object in the heat of the moment to attack the victim and no premeditated planning was evident in the type of injuries sustained. The women further reported that medical practitioners did not investigate the causes of injuries and that they were not referred to social services or organisations dealing with abused women, although they were recognised as suffering from abuse.
The intersection of abuse of women and HIV was the topic of focus of the third study. A review of the records of abused women revealed that many abused women were subjected to risk factors for contracting HIV, with counsellors focussing only on abuse issues. Longitudinal case studies, of women exposed to both conditions, revealed that they lacked social support and were often secondarily victimised by the social welfare systems. An environmental scan found that social and health care services were not accessible to these women.
The final study investigated intervention strategies to combat burnout in workers at an organisation dealing with abused women. The importance and effectiveness of creative exercises and art sessions were determined in combination with debriefing and supervision sessions.
The studies all considered systems that are important in service delivery to abused women. A holistic and systemic investigation and treatment of abused women is shown to be essential, as is the importance of grass roots research. / Psychology / D. Phil. (Psychology)
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Lived experiences of women staying in physically abusive relationshipsJack, Kopano Mcduff 11 1900 (has links)
Women are more at risk of experiencing violence involving people at home or close acquaintances,
than from virtual strangers and outsiders. Domestic violence affects as many as one in two women in
South Africa. Most women may keep secret abusive relationships and this might reside in a
deep-seated fear of further abuse or as be frowned upon by a community that endorses social taboos
which prohibit speaking about or even implying the reality of incidents of domestic violence. This
phenomenological study investigates the actual experiences of women staying in physically abusive
relationships. In this study a qualitative approach, involving thorough research, are presentation
has been adopted in order to discuss, in a meaningful
manner, the suffering of women who have experienced physically abusive relationships. The
participants in the study include eight women who have been involved and suffered physically
abusive relationship and these, living in Pretoria and suburbs, comprise an age category ranging
from between twenty five to fifty. Data gathered and utilised has been accumulated by means of
semi-structured open ended interviews. Hermeneutic phenomenological analysis was used to analyse
and come to a conclusion regarding the data obtainable. The findings of the study have highlighted
the role played by power and control, gender inequality and patriarchy experienced by women
involved in these intimate relationships. The study further revealed the complexities surrounding
the reasons and motives contributing to women staying in and suffering physically abusive
relationships / Psychology / M.A. (Psychology: Research consultation)
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Perspectives on policing domestic violence in Lepelle-Nkumpi Municipality : the case of Lebowakgomo, Magatle And Zebediela policing area.Nkwana, Mmabatho Portia. January 2015 (has links)
M. Tech. Policing / Since the advent of democratic dispensation in South Africa, domestic violence is one of the societal issues that have increasingly emerged as a local as well as global concern. This study focused on analysing the prevalence of, and responses to domestic violence in the Lebowakgomo, Magatle and Zebediela policing areas of Limpopo Province, with the aim of the aim of investigating and evaluating perceptions by the police and community members regarding the prevalence of the domestic violence, and how the police responds towards policing domestic violence at the Lebowakgomo, Magatle and Zebediela policing area.
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The perceptions and experiences of African women in violent partner relationships : an exploratory studyMesatywa, Nontando Jennifer 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (DPhil (Social Work))--University of Stellenbosch, 2009. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
This is an exploratory study on the perceptions and experiences of African women in violent
partner relationships.
The study was conducted in two phases at Ilitha Community Psychological Centre at Ezibeleni
Township near Queenstown. Since this is a qualitative exploratory study, in-depth interviews
were conducted with a sample of twenty women. In addition a focus group interview was also
conducted with five women from the same site in order to gain a better insight into the
phenomenon of violence in partner relationships.
A literature review that focused on the existing literature concerning African women in violent
partner relationships was conducted. African women’s perspectives on the experiences of abuse
were explored, a gender perspective based on radical feminist views was discussed and ethnicsensitive
empowerment needs and the role of the social service practitioners were investigated.
The findings suggest that many African women experience violence in partner relationships.
They sustain physical, emotional and economic abuse. A patriarchal system, alcohol abuse,
infidelity and failure to support the children financially have been cited as some of the reasons for
abuse. Formal and informal social networks assisted these women to some extent.
However, there is need for an ethnic-sensitive interdisciplinary training approach and a legal
system that is accessible to rural women to prevent further battery.
Various recommendations have been postulated. The study indicated a need for ethnic-sensitive
empowerment programmes for the abused women, rehabilitative programmes for these women
and for the abusers, and an effective legal system to curb violence in partner relationships. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING:
Hierdie studie, wat verkennend van aard is, handel oor die persepsies en ervaringe van Afrikavroue
wat binne gewelddadige saamwoonverhoudings verkeer.
Die studie is in twee fases by die Ilitha Community Psychological Centre en die Ezibeleniwoonbuurt
naby Queenstown onderneem. Aangesien dit ’n kwalitatief-verkennende studie is, is
diepgaande onderhoude met ’n eksperimentele groep van twintig vroue gevoer. Hierbenewens is
fokusgroeponderhoude ook met vyf vroue van dieselfde buurt gevoer ten einde beter insig te
verkry van die fenomeen van geweld binne saamwoonverhoudings.
’n Studie van relevante literatuur wat op bestaande literatuur ten opsigte van Afrika-vroue in
gewelddadige saamwoonverhoudings betrekking het, is onderneem. Die perspektiewe van
Afrika-vroue oor die wyse waarop hulle mishandeling ervaar, is verken. ’n Geslagsgebaseerde
perspektief gebaseer op feministiese beskouinge is onderling bespreek en die behoefte aan etniessensitiewe
bemagtigingsbehoeftes asook die rol van sosiale diensleweringspraktisyns het aandag
geniet.
Die bevindinge dui daarop dat ‘n groot aantal Afrika-vroue geweld binne saamwoonverhoudings
ervaar. Hulle ondervind fisieke, emosionele en ekonomiese mishandeling. ’n Patriargale stelsel,
alkoholmisbruik, ontrouheid, en gebrek aan geldelike versorging van die kinders binne die gesin,
is genoem as sommige van die redes vir die mishandeling. Formele en informele netwerke het
hierdie vroue in ’n sekere mate bygestaan. Daar bestaan egter ’n behoefte aan ’n etnies-sensitiewe
interdissiplinêre opleidingsbenadering asook ’n regstelsel wat toeganklik is vir landelike vroue
om verdere mishandeling te voorkom.
Verskeie aanbevelings is gepostuleer. Die studie het aangetoon dat daar ’n behoefte bestaan aan
etnies-sensitiewe bemagtigingsprogramme vir mishandelde vroue, rehabilitasieprogramme vir
sodanige vroue asook vir diegene wat hulle mishandel, en ’n effektiewe regstelsel om geweld
binne saamwoonverhoudings aan bande te lê.
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The experiences of low-income female survivors of domestic violenceSlabbert, Ilse 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (PhD (Social Work))--University of Stellenbosch, 2010. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT:
Domestic violence crosses all boundaries and is regarded as a universal challenge affecting
women of all spheres of life. Domestic violence is seen as a serious social problem in South
Africa. It is regarded by many researchers as a leading cause of female injury. Domestic
violence can be described as an act by a member of a family against another member with
intent to do physical injury, psychological or emotional harm, or an assault or a threat that
reasonably places that member in fear of imminent physical injury or emotional harm. It has
major consequences, not only for the abused woman, but also for her children and society at
large. Many low-income women cannot escape their abusive circumstances due to a lack of
resources. Despite the fact that they cannot leave their situation, many women display certain
strengths, helping them to deal with their difficult situation. These women can be viewed as
heroic, assertive and persistent. They are not victims, but active survivors. The social work
profession could benefit from greater insight into the strengths and coping mechanisms of
low-income female survivors of domestic violence.
The goal of the study is to gain an understanding of low-income female survivors’ experience
of domestic violence, focusing on their environmental resources (including family, friends and
community) and on their coping mechanisms (inner resources/strengths). To achieve this goal,
the objectives are: to present a theoretical overview of the nature and extent of domestic
violence; to describe the environmental resources (such as family, friends and community) of
low-income abused women from the ecological perspective; to explore the coping
mechanisms (inner resources) of these women in terms of the principles of the strengths
perspective; and to analyse and interpret the data obtained from the study. The research
utilises an exploratory and descriptive design. The research question is, “What are the
experience (environmental resources) and coping mechanisms (inner resources) of lowincome
female survivors of domestic violence?”
This question was addressed by means of qualitative research. Twenty participants took part in
the study. Purposive and snowball sampling were used to select the participants. They were
interviewed by the researcher, and the data obtained from the interviews were organised into
themes. Five themes namely, the experience of domestic violence, low-income, resources, coping mechanisms and statutory intervention were identified. These themes were further
divided into sub-themes and categories.
Conclusions derived from the data included: domestic violence is a phenomenon that cuts
across all racial, marital status or age boundaries; some low-income female survivors of
domestic violence experience their situation as stressful; low-income is one of the determining
factors preventing some abused women to leave their situation; resources play a significant
part in the lives of some low-income abused women; certain strengths from some low-income
battered women help them cope; and some abused low-income women do not find an Interim
Protection Order (IPO) or the police to be helpful.
The recommendations are that social workers should assess primary, secondary and tertiary
intervention in dealing with domestic violence; the ecological and strengths perspectives
combined would be helpful in assessing resources and coping mechanisms in low-income
abused women and collaboration between social workers, the court and the police could help
low-income abused women to use statutory services effectively. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING:
Gesinsgeweld ken geen grense nie en word beskou as ’n universele bedreiging vir vroue uit
alle sektore van die samelewing. Gesinsgeweld word beskou as ’n ernstige maatskaplike
probleem in Suid-Afrika. Dit word deur baie navorsers beskou as ’n hoofoorsaak van
vrouebeserings. Gesinsgeweld kan beskou word as ’n daad deur een lid van die gesin teen ’n
ander wat gemik is op fisieke skade, sielkundige of emosionele teistering, of ’n aanval of ’n
dreigement wat die lid van die gesin laat vrees vir fisieke beserings of emosionele skade. Dit
het grootskaalse gevolge, nie net vir die mishandelde vrou nie, maar ook vir haar kinders en
vir die breër gemeenskap. Baie lae-inkomste vroue kan nie uit hulle gewelddadige situasie
ontsnap nie, vanweë beperkte bronne. Nieteenstaande die feit dat baie vroue nie hul huidige
omstandighede kan ontkom nie, toon hulle sekere sterktes wat hulle help in hulle moeilike
omstandighede. Hierdie vroue kan beskou word as heldinne wat nie tou opgooi nie. Hulle is
nie slagoffers nie, maar oorleef aktief [Engels: “active survivors”]. Die maatskaplikewerkprofessie
kan baat by groter insig in die sterktes en hanteringsvaardighede van lae-inkomste
vroue wat gesinsgeweld oorleef.
Die doel van die studie is om groter insig te verkry in lae-inkomste vroue se ervaring van
gesinsgeweld, veral hulle omgewingsfaktore (insluitende familie, vriende en gemeenskap) en
van hulle hanteringsmeganismes (innerlike bronne/sterktes). Om hierdie doel te bereik, is die
doelwitte: om ’n teoretiese aanbieding van die aard en omvang van gesinsgeweld te gee; om
die omgewingsbronne (soos familie, vriende en gemeenskap) van lae-inkomste mishandelde
vroue te verduidelik; om die hanteringsmeganismes (innerlike bronne) van hierdie vroue te
eksploreer in terme van die beginsels van die sterkte perspektief; en om die data van die studie
te analiseer en te interpreteer. Die navorsingsontwerp is eksploratief-beskrywend van aard.
Die navorsingsvraag lui soos volg: “Wat is die ervaring (omgewingsfaktore) en
hanteringsmeganismes (innerlike bronne) van lae-inkomste vroue wat gesinsgeweld te bowe
kom?”
Die vraag is aangespreek deur middel van kwalitatiewe navorsing. Twintig deelnemers het
deelgeneem aan die studie. Doelgerigte- en sneeubal steekproeftegnieke is gebruik om die
deelnemers te verkry. Die navorser het met hulle onderhoude gevoer en die data wat verkry is, is georganiseer in temas. Vyf temas, naamlik die ervaring van gesinsgeweld; lae inkomste;
bronne; hanteringsmeganismes; en statutêre intervensie is geïdentifiseer. Die temas is in
subtemas en kategorieë onderverdeel.
Gevolgtrekkings wat gemaak is uit die data is: gesinsgeweld is ’n verskynsel wat alle ras-,
huwelikstatus- of ouderdomsgrense oorskry; sekere lae-inkomste vroulike oorwinnaars van
gesinsgeweld ervaar hulle situasie as stresvol; hulpbronne speel ’n betekenisvolle rol in die
lewens van sommige lae-inkomste mishandelde vroue; sekere sterktes van lae-inkomste
mishandelde vroue help hulle om die situasie te hanteer; en sekere lae-inkomste, mishandelde
vroue vind nie ’n Interim Beskermingsbevel (IB) of die polisie as hulpvaardig nie.
Die aanbevelings is dat maatskaplike werkers primêre, sekondêre en tersiêre intervensie
behoort te assesseer by gesinsgeweld; die ekologiese en sterktes perspektiewe behoort saam
aangewend te word om die omgewingsbronne en hanteringsmeganismes van lae-inkomste
mishandelde vroue te ondersoek; en samewerking tussen maatskaplike werkers, die hof en
polisie kan lae-inkomste mishandelde vroue help om statutêre dienste beter te benut.
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Police officers' experiences of policing domestic violence in the Western Cape ProvinceRetief, Rita Theresa 12 1900 (has links)
Thesis (PhD)--Stellenbosch University, 2013. / ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Domestic violence is one of the most prevalent forms of violence that police officials
encounter on a daily basis. The effects of domestic violence are far-reaching and
long-lasting. Globally, the police function as “gatekeepers” in terms of domestic
violence victims’ access to the criminal justice system. Intervening in domestic
violence has become a controversial process, as domestic violence is a very
complex issue, which has been compounded by misunderstandings, stereotyping
and myths.
Since 1998, police officials in the South African Police Service (SAPS) are expected
to promote redress and prevent crimes against women and children through
multifaceted approaches, including the building of trust between police officials and
citizens. Research reports indicate that victims of domestic violence are hesitant to
approach SAPS for assistance, for various reasons. Police officers’ personal
experiences of policing domestic violence are however largely unexplored.
Consequently, the goal of this research was to gain insight into the experiences and
perceptions of frontline police officials, who have to provide maximum protection to
victims of domestic abuse in terms of the Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998. To
achieve the goal and objectives of the study, a combination approach was followed,
in which the qualitative research approach dominated and the quantitative approach
was applied to a lesser degree. An exploratory study guided by a literature review
and a phenomenological approach was conducted at seven (7) police stations in the
Western Cape Province. Twenty-eight (28) frontline police officials’ subjective
experiences and perceptions of their policing of domestic violence were determined
through in-depth interviews based on a questionnaire.
Data were analysed by means of thematic analysis, and presented as narratives
focusing on four major themes relating to the phenomenon under investigation.
The conclusions drawn from the study indicated that the pervasive police culture,
lack of insight by some police officials, and their continuous adherence to an outdated concept of domestic violence contribute to the weakening implementation
of current domestic violence legislation, leaving police officials frustrated, hopeless
and powerless to effect real change. The overall finding of the study is that, in
practice, little has changed because of inconsistencies in the actions of the police
and society as a whole in rejecting and condemning the brutalisation and intimidation
of women and children. What is most unfortunate, however, is that SAPS has yet to
accord the same weight to domestic violence in practice as it does to other violent
crimes. In order for law enforcement to be effective, law reforms need to be
accompanied by fundamental changes in attitudes, values and behaviours on the
part of SAPS and all relevant role players, including the communities SAPS serves.
The study concludes with recommendations on how to improve police officials’ ability
to provide maximum protection to victims of domestic violence, as well as to provide
programme developers and policy makers in SAPS with information on which to
base policy decisions regarding training interventions and national instructions aimed
at the policing of domestic violence. / AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Huishoudelike geweld is een van die algemeenste vorme van geweld wat
polisiebeamptes daagliks teëkom. Die gevolge van huishoudelike geweld is
verreikend en langdurig. Wêreldwyd dien die polisie as “hekwagters” wat slagoffers
van huishoudelike geweld se toegang tot die strafregstelsel betref. Ingryping in
huishoudelike geweld is deesdae ’n omstrede proses, want huishoudelike geweld is
’n uiters komplekse saak wat deur misverstande, stereotipering en mites vererger
word.
Sedert 1998 word daar van polisiebeamptes in die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens
(SAPD) verwag om deur middel van meervlakkige benaderings, onder meer die
opbou van vertroue tussen polisiebeamptes en burgers, herstel te bevorder en
misdaad teen vroue en kinders te voorkom. Navorsingsverslae toon dat die
slagoffers van huishoudelike geweld om verskeie redes huiwerig is om die SAPD om
hulp te nader. Tog is navorsing oor polisiebeamptes se persoonlike ervarings van die
polisiëring van huishoudelike geweld baie skaars.
Hierdie navorsing was dus daarop toegespits om insig te bekom in die ervarings en
opvattings van frontlinie-polisiebeamptes, wat ingevolge die Wet op Huishoudelike
Geweld 116 van 1998 maksimum beskerming aan slagoffers van huishoudelike
geweld moet bied. Om die doel en oogmerke van die studie te bereik, is ’n
kombinasie benadering gevolg waarin die kwalitatiewe navorsingsbenadering
hoofsaaklik, en die kwantitatiewe benadering in ’n mindere mate, toegepas is. ’n
Ondersoekende studie is aan die hand van ’n literatuuroorsig en ’n fenomenologiese
benadering by sewe (7) polisiestasies in die provinsie Wes-Kaap onderneem. Agten-
twintig (28) frontlinie-polisiebeamptes se subjektiewe ervarings van, en opvattings
oor, hul polisiëring van huishoudelike geweld is deur middel van diepte-onderhoude
op grond van ’n vraelys bepaal.
Data is met behulp van tematiese analise ontleed en word aangebied as narratiewe
wat oor vier hooftemas met betrekking tot die studieonderwerp handel. Die gevolgtrekkings van die studie doen aan die hand dat die heersende
polisiekultuur, sommige polisiebeamptes se gebrek aan insig, en hul voortgesette
navolging van ’n verouderde konsep van huishoudelike geweld tot die al hoe
swakker toepassing van huidige wetgewing oor huishoudelike geweld lei. Dít laat
polisiebeamptes gefrustreerd, moedeloos en magteloos om werklike verandering
teweeg te bring. Die algehele bevinding van die studie is dat weinig in die praktyk
verander het weens teenstrydigheid in die optrede van die polisie en die samelewing
in die geheel om geweld en intimidasie teenoor vroue en kinders te verwerp en te
veroordeel. Straks méér betreurenswaardig is dat die SAPD nog nie in die praktyk
dieselfde gewig aan huishoudelike geweld as aan ander geweldsmisdade heg nie.
Wetstoepassing sal slegs doeltreffend wees indien regshervorming gepaardgaan
met grondliggende veranderinge in houdings, waardes en gedrag deur die SAPD en
alle tersaaklike rolspelers, met inbegrip van die gemeenskappe wat deur die SAPD
bedien word.
Die studie sluit af met aanbevelings oor hoe polisiebeamptes beter in staat gestel
kan word om maksimum beskerming aan die slagoffers van huishoudelike geweld te
bied, en oor die bemagtiging van programontwikkelaars en beleidskrywers in die
SAPD met inligting as grondslag vir beleidsbesluite oor opleidingsintervensies en
nasionale instruksies rakende die polisiëring van huishoudelike geweld.
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