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Factors that predispose children to be in conflict with the law in the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality : a health perspective

Factors that predispose children to be in conflict with the law in the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality : a health perspective

Cindi, Matseliso Lydia
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2360
Date: 2009-08-25
Type: Dissertation

Abstract:

A qualitative research design that is explorative, descriptive and contextual in nature was employed in order to understand and describe the factors that predispose children to be in conflict with the law and to develop guidelines to support these children. The data-collection techniques were individual semi-structured interviews and field notes. The sample consisted of eight (8) children who volunteered to be interviewed. The theme that emerged during data collection and analysis was the factors that predispose children to break the law. Five categories were identified in this theme, namely * Personal factors * Family factors * Community factors * Police service factors and * Education factors It is recommended that all the institutions involved in the provision and maintenance of the child's mental health be involved in the implementation of the guidelines.

Citation: Cindi, Matseliso Lydia (2009) Factors that predispose children to be in conflict with the law in the Ekurhuleni metropolitan municipality : a health perspective, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/2360>

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