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Social welfare services rendered to street children in Pretoria : perspectives of service providers

Skhosana, Rebecca Mmamoagi (2013-02)

A qualitative study was undertaken to develop an understanding of the social welfare services rendered to street children and to ascertain how these social welfare services can be enhanced from ...

Children's addiction to the drug "nyaope" in Soshanguve township : parents' experiences and support needs

Masombuka, Jan (2013-06)

Substance abuse amongst children is a major problem in South Africa and world-wide. The trend of new drugs entering the drug market has increased in South Africa. Currently in South Africa, there is a new drug on the market ...

Exploring the functions of chemical substances in individuals' sexual behaviour

Botes, Jacques Herman (2012-11)

Chemical substance abuse and dependence constitute an increasing international and national phenomenon. Individuals, groups and communities are at risk of the mental, biological, legal and environmental implications ...

Beskrywing van die maatskaplikewerksupervisor as laervlakbestuurder se take en verantwoordelikhede

Smit, Karmi (2013-10-17)

Hierdie navorsing handel oor die maatskaplikewerksupervisor wat as laervlakbestuurder sekere take en verantwoordelikhede het. Die doel van die navorsing is om vas te stel of die supervisor toegerus is om die take en ...

Rol van die maatskaplike werk professie in die hantering van slagoffers van xenofobie

Kleintjes, Lindy Nadine (2013-02)

Die doel van hierdie studie is om die rol van die maatskaplike werk professie in die hantering van slagoffers van xenofobie te verken en te beskryf, ten einde aanbevelings te maak aan maatskaplike werkers. Die deelnemers ...

Knowledge and skills required by supervisors in order to provide effective supervision for child and youth care workers in South Africa

Michael, Jacqueline Cecilia (2009-11)

Many child and youth care organisations in South Africa struggle to implement adequate supervision structures for their child and youth care workers. If supervisors in this field had adequate knowledge and skills, they ...

The experience of moving from an informal settlement to a secure stable home

Nhlapo, Mamatshiliso Paulinah (2013-06)

This study explored the perceptions of beneficiaries of the Reconstruction and Development Programme (RDP) with regard to the role that RDP houses play socially, psychologically, and physically in the lives of occupants ...

Social work and social justice : conversations with activists

Harlingten, Leora (2013-02)

Change directed at social justice has been partial at best because it leaves the larger unequal context and structures in place. Social work generally takes place in the context of unequal power relation on individual/cu ...

Workplace support groups for people living with HIV and AIDS : challenges faced by social workers rendering occupational social work services

Khubana, Mukondeleli Isaac (2012-11)

The study aimed to develop an in-depth understanding of the challenges faced by social workers rendering Occupational Social Work (OSW) services, particularly in establishing and maintaining workplace support groups for ...

Sexual activities at school : teenagers' experiences and social work support

Makhitha, Tshilidzi Stanley (2013-02)

This research study focuses on the sexual encounters of teenagers. Teenagers do not always have private intimate places of their own and tend to use school grounds, toilets and classrooms to engage in sexual activities. ...

Challenges of implementing HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) campaigns for higher education distance learning students : case study of UNISA-Sunnyside Regional Office

Kiabilua, Pascal Nkay (2013-03-15)

This study investigated the challenges faced by implementers of VCT campaigns for higher education distance learning students. Qualitative and explorative approaches, using a case study, were employed as the research ...

The experiences of people with disabilities in faith communities : a social work perspective

Moller, Catherina (2012-02)

This report portrays the findings of research on the experiences of inclusion/exclusion of people with disabilities in faith communities, from a social work perspective. It was a journey undertaken with a group of people ...

The perceptions, expectations, fears and needs of chemically dependent youth in a rehabilitation centre about being reintegrated into their family systems

Matsimbi, Jeaneth Linki (2012-06)

Drug abuse is a very common problem these days; and this problem is especially rampant among the young people of South Africa. Early problems in family management, the antisocial behaviour of the child, and peer pressure ...

Evaluation of the implementation of an HIV/AIDS workplace policy for farm workers : a case study of Country Mushrooms

Monnakgotla, Nakedi Margaret (2012-02)

Farm workers in South Africa have limited access to health care and health-related information. In this qualitative study, the implementation of a workplace HIV/AIDS policy was evaluated using data gathered through interviews ...

Perceptions of staff and students concerning support offered to students the MA (Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS) at the University of South Africa

Matee, Marie (2012-06)

The MA Social Behaviour Studies in HIV and AIDS as a postgraduate degree requires students to work and conduct research independently. The purpose of the study was to gauge the perceptions, attitudes and experiences of ...

An evaluation of the benefits of life skills training as a preventive strategy for HIV and AIDS for secondary school learners (Grade 9) in the Moretele district of Mpumalanga

Mogoane, Motsepe Lawrence (2012-01)

This study aimed to evaluate the benefits of life skills training as a preventive strategy for HIV and AIDS, for secondary school learners in one secondary school in the Moretele District of Mpumalanga. The objectives ...

Evaluation of the resource allocation process towards an HIV/AIDS workplace policy of a public service department in Limpopo, South Africa

Ramaloko, Mokgadi Rose (2012-02)

The AIDS epidemic affects the capacity of the South African public service to deliver essential services. In response, the Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism in Limpopo implemented its HIV/AIDS ...

The social needs of farm workers in the Koup : suggesttions for employee assitance programmes (EAPS) from a social work perspective

Botes, Jacolise (2011-11)

Farm workers are viewed as a neglected segment in the South African society. This qualitative research study focused on exploring and describing the social needs of farm workers in the Central Koup from the perspectives ...

A systemic exploration of the challenges faces by employer and employee when the later is undergoing active cancer treatment

Shava, Mazwitha (2011-02)

The purpose of the research was to explore the challenges faced by both employer and employee when the later undergoes active cancer treatment from a systemic perspective. A qualitative research was conducted using a case ...

Aard en bydrae van maatskaplikewerk-dienslewering aan die dwelmafhanklike adolessent

Keith, Lucille Elaine (2011-11-30)

Drug dependent adolescents do not display a clear understanding regarding the value of social work intervention during the process of rehabilation, causing them to not utilize the profession of social work effectively ...

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