The purpose of this study was to contextually describe and explore the
experiences and challenges of the juvenile offenders and pre-trial diversion
officers (PTD) involved in the pre-trial diversion programme (PTD) in the
Chitungwiza community. In this study, the qualitative research methodology was
applied. Research designs used were explorative, descriptive and contextual of
nature. Furthermore, the multi-case studies design within the qualitative
approach applied. The non-probability purposive and snow-balling sampling
methods were used to select the sample from juvenile offenders and PTD officers
who have been involved in the PTD programme. Qualitative data was collected
using semi-structured interviews with an open-ended interview guide. The eight
steps of Tesch (Creswell, 2009:186) were employed to analyse the data. To
demostrate the trustworthiness of the research findings, the researcher used
Guba`s model (Krefting, 1991:214-222). The findings of the study established
that most children commit criminal offences due to socio-economic reasons and
that the pre-trial diversion programme is largely effective in the rehabilitation of
juvenile offenders. Recommendations were made for the PTD programme to
activate socio-economic interventions and improve resources allocation in order
to enhance service delivery. / Social Work / M.A. (Social Work)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:uir.unisa.ac.za:10500/27803 |
| Date | 02 1900 |
| Creators | Gomera, Gamuchirai Luciano |
| Contributors | De Kock, D. (DesireĢe) |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Dissertation |
| Format | 1 online resource (xiii, 211 leaves) : color illustration, application/pdf |
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