The application of child care policy and legislation to black families and children in South Africa
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Authors
Van Dyk, Alida Claudina
Issue Date
1996-08
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Child protection , Child protection legislation , Legal criteria , Law and welfare , Child abuse , Childhood , Knowledge construction , Children and parent's rights , Family preservation , Parental competence , Democratising child welfare , Kinship care
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Abstract
This investigation attempts to analyse the applicability of child protection policy and legislation to black families and children in South Africa. The literature study focuses on the nature, scope and implications of child protection and child protection legislation, perspectives on children's and parents' rights, and more specifically on child-care policy and legislation in South Africa.
A limited exploratory empirical investigation within the confines of the Child and Family Care Society was undertaken. The researcher had, by way of a case analysis, studied factors influencing the application of child-care legislation ~l:'ld described how legislation is being applied in practice. The application of philosophies and principles
inherent in child-care policies, and the evolvement of certain patterns and trends have also been analysed. Specific deficiencies have been identified and recommendations regarding more effective social work practice are highlighted.
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Citation
Van Dyk, Alida Claudina (1996) The application of child care policy and legislation to black families and children in South Africa, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/16295>