• A psychocriminological approach towards the male batterer 

  Karras (Bernardi), Delia Anastasia (University of Pretoria, 1989-04)

  English: The aim of this research was to gain insight into the life-world of the male batterer. A methodology which can be described as a phenomenological approach was employed. This is a psychodynamic and essence-directed ...
• Development of a Christian-based intervention programme for perpetrators of intimate partner violence 

  Bernardi, Delia Anastasia (University of Pretoria, 2018-11)

  Intimate partner violence is a global evil and has reached pandemic proportions with ramifications that are devastating for all parties concerned. Characteristics and causal influences that were applicable to both abusive ...
• Gender differences in adolescent sexting : towards a policy framework for secondary schools 

  Harris, Tara Farrer (University of Pretoria, 2019)

  The evolution of media technologies provides innovative opportunities for sexual exploration and intimate communication, one of which is sexting. Sexting refers to sending, receiving, and distributing self-generated ...
• The perceptions of social workers regarding service users with co-occurrence of opioid use and mental health disorders at the Community Oriented Substance Use Programme (COSUP) 

  Moshidi, Elizabeth (University of Pretoria, 2024-05)

  Co-occurring mental health disorders are a major public health concern globally. In South Africa, approximately 15% of individuals using substances have one or more mental health disorders, and this has overburdened the ...
• Towards an effective linkage system for HIV positive foster care children between social workers and community volunteers in the city of Johannesburg 

  Khosa, Jeffries Zwelithini (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-06)

  The goal of the study was to determine services provided to children in foster care living with HIV by social workers and community volunteers in the City of Johannesburg to develop an effective linkage system. Three ...
• The perceptions of social workers regarding service users with co-occurrence of opioid use and mental health disorders at the Community Oriented Substance Use Programme (COSUP) 

  Mateko, Shalyne Sithabile (University of Pretoria, 2024-07-04)

  Co-occurring opioid use and mental health disorders are a prevalent problem in South Africa. However, little is known about social workers’ perceptions of these co-occurring disorders. As such the goal of this study was ...
• The Ford resource and engagement centre (FREC) programme's contribution to mitigate poverty : perspectives from participants 

  Ledwaba, Vuma Joyce (University of Pretoria, 2024-03-24)

  Many South Africans are living in poverty. Poverty is a multidimensional phenomenon that requires well formulated strategies for its mitigation. The goal of the study was to explore the FREC programme’s contribution ...
• A student-informed sexual harassment policy framework for higher Educational institutions in South Africa 

  Nunlall-Hiralal, Reema (University of Pretoria, 2023-07)

  The study aimed to develop a student-informed sexual harassment policy framework for higher educational institutions in South Africa because it was recognised that students are voiceless in the policy-making process. The ...
• Caring for children during COVID 19 : the experiences of South African families with children in middle childhood 

  De Waal, Tanja (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  Abstract The COVID-19 disaster that began at the end of 20129, changed the way people all over the world functioned for a period of time. Families faced difficulties such as death of loved ones, financial difficulties ...
• Social work services with children in difficult circumstances living in remote areas in Zimbabwe. The case of Mutare district 

  Mushunje, Fungai (University of Pretoria, 2024-02-19)

  Social services appear to be more concentrated in urban areas of Zimbabwe, with little or no social work activities in remote parts of the country. Orphans and vulnerable children living in remote areas face high rates of ...
• The experiences of newly qualified social workers’ readiness in providing services to families and children in Gauteng 

  Degenaar, Leoné (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  The readiness of newly qualified social workers (NQSWs) for practice appears to be a growing area of research, however, there is little focus on the perspectives and experiences of NQSWs’ readiness to provide services to ...
• The experiences of newly qualified social workers’ readiness in providing services to families and children in Gauteng 

  Muller, Clarissa Lynette (University of Pretoria, 2023-12)

  Newly qualified social workers' (NQSWs) preparedness for practice appears to be a growing area of research. Little attention has however been paid to the viewpoints and experiences of NQSWs' regarding their preparedness ...
• Caregivers’ experiences on the effects of screen-time on social interactions of South African children in the intermediate phase 

  Seiler, Jacqueline (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-13)

  The exposure and use of digital devices and screen-time has become an integral part of families' lives (Anuradha, 2019:105). The COVID-19 pandemic restricted people’s movement and social interactions (October et al., ...
• The experiences of newly qualified social workers' readiness in providing services to families and children in Gauteng province 

  Nkosi, Zinhle Melicia (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-08)

  Social work is a practice-based profession, which aims to provide various social work services to vulnerable groups who experience social ills. As Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSW) enter the profession, they are exposed ...
• Children's perspectives on child well-being : a pathway to sustainable futures 

  Mutema, Beauty (University of Pretoria, 2023-11)

  Children’s well-being is a combination of their physical, mental, emotional and social health. Children have rights, including the right to participate in matters that concern their well-being. The social work profession ...
• Caring for children during COVID-19 : the experiences of South African families with children in middle childhood 

  Niemand, Charlene (University of Pretoria, 2023-09-01)

  COVID-19’s impact was so great that it impacted the entire world. The world we knew changed completely. People needed to isolate themselves in their homes for the first part of the lockdown. Only those who were within a ...
• Caring for children during COVID-19 : the experiences of South African families with children in middle childhood 

  Burger, Chandre (University of Pretoria, 2023-12-08)

  ABSTRACT Caring for children during COVID-19: The experiences of South African families with children in middle childhood RESEARCHER: Chandré Burger SUPERVISOR: Dr. J Chiba DEGREE: ...
• Women who commit murder : the public intellectual versus the court of public opinion 

  Espag, Anika (University of Pretoria, 2024-02-12)

  Throughout history, women are often observed as being the victims of crime rather than the offender. Therefore, when women are the offenders of violent crimes, they tend to be observed as being abnormal, evil, bad or sad ...
• The Ford Resource and Engagement Centre (FREC) programme's contribution to mitigate poverty : perspectives from participants 

  Mokwena-Ngulele, Remembrance Welliminah (University of Pretoria, 2023)

  Poverty is multi-faceted and affects people's standard of living in all its different dimensions (UNDP, 2021). Therefore, different forms of capital (including human, natural, financial, social and physical capital) are ...
• Trauma-informed care : a programme for caregivers in child and youth care centres within the South African context 

  Van der Burgh, Nanet (University of Pretoria, 2023-08-31)

  There is growing apprehension about the quality of care provided to the vulnerable children residing in child and youth care centres (CYCCs). Children in CYCCs often have unique care needs stemming from their complex trauma ...

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