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Child diversion programme minimum standard compliance in the Western Cape : an explorative study

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dc.contributor.advisor Schoeman, M. I.
dc.contributor.advisor Prinsloo, J. H.
dc.contributor.author Berg, Sonja
dc.date.accessioned 2013-08-07T06:42:36Z
dc.date.available 2013-08-07T06:42:36Z
dc.date.issued 2012-11
dc.date.submitted 2013-08-07
dc.identifier.citation Berg, Sonja (2012) Child diversion programme minimum standard compliance in the Western Cape : an explorative study, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/10347> en
dc.identifier.uri http://hdl.handle.net/10500/10347
dc.description.abstract The aim of this exploratory study was to investigate the Western Cape Province's non-governmental child diversion programme compliance with the Minimum Programme Outcomes Standards developed by the Department of Social Development for programme accreditation. The Minimum Standards focus on optimal diversion outcomes for children in conflict with the law and were designed to ensure good diversion practice. The juvenile justice system has determined child diversion as a rehabilitative and cost-effective alternative justice option, positively contributing towards the curbing of re-offending among child offenders. The research process was guided by a mixed method approach and utilised a structured questionnaire as well as comments and information stated by the respondents during the interview process. The questionnaire was applied to a representative sample of non-governmental diversion programme facilitators of the various diversion programme types to determine the level of programme compliance and to evaluate the implications that the results might hold for programme participants, service providers, as well as for the accreditation process. The results of the study revealed a high level of Minimum Programme Outcomes Standards compliance, with an average of 83%. These results indicate that, in general, the programmes provided by non-governmental diversion service providers are complying with the Minimum Standards and are thereby ensuring good diversion practice. This should positively influence their eligibility for programme accreditation by the Department of Social Development. At the same time. the results of the study have pointed towards other challenges. which were evaluated and discussed. en
dc.format.extent 1 online resource (xiii, 156 leaves) : illustrations en
dc.language.iso en en
dc.rights University of South Africa en
dc.subject Child diversion en
dc.subject Diversion accreditation policy en
dc.subject Child Justice Act (75 of 2008) en
dc.subject Programme delivery en
dc.subject Minimum standard compliance en
dc.subject Juvenile justice en
dc.subject Children in conflict with the law en
dc.subject Diversion programmes en
dc.subject Minimum programme outcomes standards en
dc.subject Promotion en
dc.subject Expansion and monitoring of diversion en
dc.subject.ddc 364.36096873
dc.subject.lcsh Juvenile corrections -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Evaluation en
dc.subject.lcsh Behavior modification -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Evaluation en
dc.subject.lcsh Juvenile delinquents -- Rehabilitation -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Evaluation en
dc.subject.lcsh Juvenile delinquency -- South Africa -- Western Cape -- Prevention -- Evaluation en
dc.title Child diversion programme minimum standard compliance in the Western Cape : an explorative study en
dc.type Dissertation en
dc.description.department Criminology and Security Science en
dc.description.degree M.A. (Criminology)


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