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231	Narrative accounts of the involvement of victims and perpetrators in mob-justice related incidents : a Limpopo case study Mpuru, L. P. 02 1900 (has links) Increasing incidents of mob justice have left a trail of murders that remain unsolved in the rural areas of South Africa. As such, little attention has been given to the experiences of victims and perpetrators involved in mob justice related incidents in these areas in particular. The purpose of this study was to examine narrative accounts of the experiences of victims and perpetrators engaged in mob justice associated incidents in the Diphale village, Limpopo. Twenty participants, consisting of 14 perpetrators and 06 victims, were chosen through sampling techniques, like, convenience and snowball sampling. A qualitative approach was adopted using semi-structured interviews as the key research instrument. The semi-structured interviews were conducted with 09 perpetrators, and two focus groups involving 06 victims and 05 perpetrators. Data was analysed using thematic analysis to interpret data collected from the participants. The findings indicated that unsolved crime leads to persistent mob justice activities in the Diphale village. The findings in the study were further bolstered through the provision of recommendations aimed at preventing future mob justice activities. The recommendations highlight proper service delivery, including community development, and the reduction of corruption and bribery. / Criminology and Security Science / M.A. (Criminology) Mob justice Perpetrators Victims Punishment Retaliatory violence Fear Community Criminal justice system Corruption 364.1340968255
232	"An examination of the legal mechanisms for the protection of minors against domestic violence in South Africa and Zimbabwe" Mundondo, Joseph Zanorashe 07 April 2016 (has links) LLM / Department of Criminal and Procedural Law Access to justice Criminal justice system domestic violence Efficacy Gender-based violence Legislation Minor Remedies Victim Vulnerability 345.0255568257 Children -- South Africa. Children -- Zimbabwe. Violence in women -- South Africa. Violence in women -- Zimbabwe. Family violence -- South Africa. Family violence -- Zimbabwe. Minors -- South Africa. Minors -- Zimbabwe. Children's rights -- South Africa. Children's rights -- Zimbabwe.
233	'Under a magnifying glass':The experiences of social service use for mothers living with HIV Vaccaro, Mary-Elizabeth 11 1900 (has links) This study explores the subjective experiences of mothers living with HIV from Southeastern Ontario when accessing health and social services. Drawing on principles of feminist participatory action research, 5 MLWH were brought together in order to share their stories of accessing health and social services and to participate in the creation of a collage as part of the storytelling process. Intersectional feminist theory was chosen as a theoretical lens for this project to highlight the ways women’s multiple identities intersect and contribute to HIV-stigma. Emerging from the storytelling and arts based process were stories about the women’s interactions with the criminal justice system, Children’s Aid Societies, social welfare programs and women-specific supports. The key concerns that the women raised in connection to these interactions included having to re-tell their story, concerns about confidentiality and disclosure and experiencing a loss of control as a result of depending on a myriad of health and social services. In addition, the participants identified changes they would like to see within health/social services including more opportunities for peer support and an increase in services available to support the unique psychosocial challenges of MLWH. / Thesis / Master of Social Work (MSW) HIV women mothers arts-based research collage feminist participatory action research FPAR art social service use service user HIV-positve mother HIV-positive women children's aid society criminal justice system marginalized women social welfare programs HIV related stigma feminist research HIV-positive WLWH MLWH action research
234	Guidelines in supporting the sexually abused adolescent who testifies in court Fourie, Christine 30 November 2007 (has links) The researcher identified in her work as a social worker that sexually abused adolescents experience difficulties with testifying in court. The goal of this research was directed at developing guidelines to assist adolescents who have to testify in court. The researcher utilised the qualitative research approach with an exploratory and descriptive nature. Semi-structured interviews were done with a sample of adolescents who have testified in court, a sample of parents or caregivers of adolescents who have testified in court and social workers working with adolescents who testify in court. These interviews were conducted to gain insight into how the research participants experienced the court process in order to formulate guidelines for adolescents who have to testify in court. The researcher concluded that adolescents experience testifying in court as negative. Guidelines were developed from the information obtained from the research participants to support adolescents who has to testify in court. / Social work / M.Diac. (Play therapy) Adolescent Testify Prosecutor Defence attorney Victim Court In camera Court preparation Sexual abuse Accused Perpetrator Accusatorial system Guidelines Criminal justice system 362.7680968 Child sexual abuse -- South Africa Adolescent psychotherapy -- South Africa Children's rights -- South Africa
235	The role of a probation officer in diversion of children from the criminal justice system : a penological perspective Dlamalala, Cynthia Nkosazana 02 1900 (has links) Children are the most vulnerable group. Their protection should be a priority for society. In particular, those who are accused of committing crime need to be protected from entering the criminal justice system and measures should be put in place to prevent the stigmatisation associated with having a criminal record. Such protection is endorsed by section 28 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa (1996).This study outlines the role played by a probation officer in the diversion process. This was achieved by examining international and national instruments that promote the protection of children in conflict with the law. The Child Justice Act No. 75 of 2008 forms part of national instruments. It provides guidelines for probation officers and other stake holders in the justice system on how to deal with children who are accused of committing crimes. Recommendations on the identified challenges and gaps are made. / Corrections Management / M.A. (Corrections Management) Child Juvenile Youthful offender Probation officer Diversion Criminal justice system Juvenile justice Child justice Best interest of the child Children in conflict with the law 364.63083 Juvenile justice, Administration of Juvenile probation Juvenile probation -- South Africa Juvenile corrections Juvenile corrections -- South Africa Probation officers Probation officers -- South Africa Children -- Legal status, laws, etc. Alternatives to imprisonment
236	Guidelines in supporting the sexually abused adolescent who testifies in court Fourie, Christine 30 November 2007 (has links) The researcher identified in her work as a social worker that sexually abused adolescents experience difficulties with testifying in court. The goal of this research was directed at developing guidelines to assist adolescents who have to testify in court. The researcher utilised the qualitative research approach with an exploratory and descriptive nature. Semi-structured interviews were done with a sample of adolescents who have testified in court, a sample of parents or caregivers of adolescents who have testified in court and social workers working with adolescents who testify in court. These interviews were conducted to gain insight into how the research participants experienced the court process in order to formulate guidelines for adolescents who have to testify in court. The researcher concluded that adolescents experience testifying in court as negative. Guidelines were developed from the information obtained from the research participants to support adolescents who has to testify in court. / Social work / M.Diac. (Play therapy) Adolescent Testify Prosecutor Defence attorney Victim Court In camera Court preparation Sexual abuse Accused Perpetrator Accusatorial system Guidelines Criminal justice system 362.7680968 Child sexual abuse -- South Africa Adolescent psychotherapy -- South Africa Children's rights -- South Africa
237	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
238	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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