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11	Dealing with sexually abused children: a framework for social workers in the South African justice system Makhubu, Lindiwe Yvonne 12 1900 (has links) The South African Justice System is a broader system that brings law and order to society. This law and order also includes the constitutional rights of the sexually abused children. A special court dealing with cases of children who are sexually abused is functioning throughout the country. The purpose of this study is to develop a framework for social workers working with children in these special courts. The problem identified is that in these courts no framework exists for social workers focusing on the guidance of the child through the processes of the Justice System. This includes the therapeutic guidance by means of brief or directive therapy. The research methodology for this study focused on developmental research by using the Intervention research model of Rothman and Thomas (1994). The phases implemented in the study were Problem analysis and project planning, information gathering and synthesis and design. Qualitative data was gathered by means of semi-structured interviews and integrated in phase two of the research report. A proto-type guideline was developed and needs to be evaluated in future research. / Social Work / M.Diac. (Play Therapy) The child's process Qualitative research Sexually abused children Framework Social work South African justice system The child witness Intervention research Child development Gestalt therapeutic approach 362.760968 Child abuse -- South Africa Child witnesses -- South Africa Sexually abused children -- South Africa Child sexual abuse -- South Africa Juvenile courts -- South Africa Child welfare -- South Africa Gestalt therapy -- South Africa Examination of witnesses -- South Africa Children's rights -- South Africa Play therapy -- South Africa Games -- Therapeutic use -- South Africa

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Dealing with sexually abused children: a framework for social workers in the South African justice system