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A South African model of community corrections residential centres : a social work perspectiveVan der Westhuizen, Anna Elizabeth Maria 25 July 2005 (has links)
Please read the abstract in the section 00front of this document / Thesis (DPhil (Social Work))--University of Pretoria, 2005. / Social Work and Criminology / unrestricted
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Towards a critical curriculum for mid-level community based rehabilitation training in South Africa.Rule, Sarah Anne. January 2008 (has links)
This study, conducted in Pietermaritzburg and surrounding rural and township areas,
is a critical exploration of the training of mid-level Community Based Rehabilitation
workers with a specific focus on the ability of course participants to understand and
address the oppression and empowerment of people with disabilities. The aim of the
study was to develop a conceptual framework for curriculum construction of a midlevel
Community Based Rehabilitation course, through examining a Community
Based Rehabilitation course and the changes that were made to it. The study was conducted within a critical theory paradigm. The social model of disability and an understanding of disability as a form of oppression were the key
constructs that guided the research. Participatory action research was used in the
initial phase of the research, followed by a second phase that adopted a life history
approach. The initial phase of the study consisted of one cycle of action research,
beginning with a reflection on the existing curriculum. The action research cycle then
moved through stages of planning changes to the curriculum, implementing the
changes, observing the effects of the changes and reflecting again. Data collection
comprised interviews with staff members, students and community rehabilitation
facilitators who had previously completed the Community Based Rehabilitation
course, as well as focus groups with people with disabilities and parents of children
with disabilities. Several participatory rural appraisal techniques were also used with
the students. The action research cycle raised further questions about how the life
experiences of the students influenced their responses to the changed curriculum.
This stimulated the development of the second phase of the research which used life
history methodology, comprising in-depth interviews with four students. The study found that several changes occurred in the students’ attitudes and
understanding as well as in some of the activities they undertook. Some students
worked with rather than for people with disabilities, indicating a change in the power
relationship with their clients. The students were able to analyse their own oppression
and that of people with disabilities, unlike previous students. The students also
engaged in social action for the rights of people with disabilities. These findings
cannot be solely attributed to the changes in curriculum. However, they raise the
possibility that Community Based Rehabilitation personnel can work to address the
oppression of people with disabilities rather than focusing entirely on technical
rehabilitation, which is a common approach in the literature. An analysis of the life
histories revealed that those students identified as ‘activists’, more willingly engaged
in social action during the Community Based Rehabilitation course than other
students. This challenges the dominant discourse in the literature of Community
Based Rehabilitation personnel as rehabilitation workers rather than activists.
One key contribution of this thesis is to research methodology through its
combination of life history methodology and action research in the study. A second is
its proposed framework for curriculum construction that incorporates findings from
the action research and the life histories. This framework, with its macroenvironment, organisational and student influences on the curriculum, contributes to the under-theorised field of Community Based Rehabilitation training. / Thesis (Ph.D.)-University of KwaZulu Natal, 2008.
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The exploration of the relationship between social reintegration processes and the built form : a proposal for a reentry rehabilitation centre for released ex-prisoners.Shazi, Manqoba Allan. January 2010 (has links)
South Africa as a developing country faces the challenges of providing a better life for
all its citizens. The South African society is of two extremes, a small population of the
wealthy and a large portion of the poor. In a growing economy there is an increase in
the gap between rich and poor. The rich work to keep their wealth and the poor work
but struggle to provide the bare necessities for their families. The challenges facing
South Africa are of alleviating poverty, through providing adequate shelter, jobs,
education and health for all South Africans. These are essential elements that are
needed to create better communities and functional families. The solutions to these
problems are sometimes not thought through and integrated with other sectors of
society. This leads to quick fix solutions to deep routed problems which are isolated
to the countries’ developments.
South Africa has a deep history rooted in apartheid. Living within a post apartheid
society South Africans have inherited a built environment that was aimed for specific
segregated population groups. In a democratic society people have an opportunity of
“equal sharing” within the economy. This leaves a large portion of the population
struggling to rid themselves of poverty. These are the major issues which lead to
committing crime and consequently imprisonment. This research study specifically
deals with the correctional services institutions built form, rehabilitation and
reintegration processes for the ex-prisoner. The built forms role in society can be far
reaching and shape the life form of its inhabitants. It can facilitate a positive role in
deterring the social ills of society. Presently the built environments cannot
accommodate the growing and integrated population groups.
The role of the correctional facilities is important in providing safe communities by
removing those individuals harmful to society. A thorough approach to imprisonment,
rehabilitation and social reintegration of ex-prisoners will assist in keeping safe
communities. The understanding of prisons, their environment and the role of the built
form with regards to social reintegration processes is important. This will assist in
lessening the amount of recidivism of ex-prisoners once released. This research seeks
to establish the role in which the built form can support rehabilitation for ex-prisoners
in the view of reintegrating them back into society. / Thesis (M.Arch.)-University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, 2010.
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Challenges faced by Community-Based Rehabilitation Caregivers for person with disabilities in Vhembe District, South AfricaMaphutha, Murendeni 18 May 2017 (has links)
MPH / Department of Public Health / Background: Globally, more than one billion people, or approximately 15% of the
world’s population are living with some form of disability and 80% of them are found in
developing countries. There are different types of disability; these include sensory,
neurological, physical, intellectual, cognitive and psychiatric disabilities. Persons with
disabilities may require specialized care, resources and commitment which place a very
high demand of time and responsibilities on the one caring for them. Therefore,
Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) was promoted by the World Health
Organisation (WHO) as a strategy to respond to the needs of persons with disabilities,
through the provision of basic services at community level, particularly in developing
countries with limited resources.
Methodology: The purpose of this study was to explore and describe the challenges
faced by Community-Based Rehabilitation caregivers for persons with disabilities in
Vhembe District, South Africa. A qualitative phenomenological design was used to
explore and develop an in-depth understanding of the CBR caregiver’s challenges. The
study was conducted in three Community-Based Rehabilitation centres located within
Vhembe District with a sample size of six caregivers who were purposively selected. An
interview guide was developed as an instrument for data collection. Data was collected
through in-depth individual interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis.
Results: Six main themes emerged from the data which shed light on the CBR
caregiver’s challenges, namely; Poor relationships between caregivers, government
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department and families, unavailability of material and human resources, poor funding
system, caregivers’ well-being, education and training and the coping strategies of CBR
caregivers
Conclusion: This study pointed out that there is a need for intervention from different
stakeholders such as government departments, family members of persons with
disability, and the community members as well for CBR caregiver’s challenges to be
resolved or minimized.
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